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Novara Media
Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues—from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change—that are set to define the 21st century.
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May 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
Novara FM: The Right Is Getting Real On Climate. Can We? w/ Ajay Singh Chaudhary
Author Ajay Singh Chaudhary discusses the right's shift on climate, focusing on exhaustion of people and planet. Topics include strange alliances due to climate change, potential in global peasant struggles, and turning collective exhaustion into a politics of rest and recuperation.

May 27, 2024 • 1h 15min
Downstream: Is India Really a Democracy? w/ Alpa Shah
Anthropologist Alpa Shah discusses India's democracy, Hindutva ideology, and authoritarianism under Modi's government. Topics include caste system impact, dissent suppression, evidence tampering, and challenges to democracy. The podcast delves into media manipulation, complicity, and the erosion of democratic values in India.

May 26, 2024 • 1h 39min
ACFM Trip 43: Cool
Exploring the concept of 'cool' in relationships, gender dynamics, and work. Analyzing coolness as a psychological attitude and cultural capital. Evolution of coolness from Fordism to modern times. Reflecting on Cool Britannia, Berlin techno scene, and societal impact. Delving into the political utility of coolness in electronic dance music and revolutionary movements.

May 23, 2024 • 1h 22min
Novara FM: How Trans Misogyny Works w/ Jules Gill-Peterson
The difference between sex and gender is fundamental to how we talk about trans people. But what if it obscures the richness of life outside of gender norms? There is so much more to gender non-conforming people than this academic, middle-class, distinction – so says Jules Gill-Peterson, a historian at Johns Hopkins University and the author […]

May 23, 2024 • 1h 2min
Novara Live: Rishi Sunak Announces July General Election
In the pouring rain and 20 points behind in the polls, Rishi Sunak has announced that a UK general election will take place on 4 July. Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-McLean report. Plus: Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced their intention to recognise Palestine as a state. Follow our election coverage on Novara Live every […]

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May 20, 2024 • 1h 43min
Downstream: The Truth About Incels w/ William Costello
Researcher William Costello joins Ash Sarkar to discuss misconceptions about incels, their impact on dating culture, and the psychology of incels. Topics include correlations between incels and autism, the evolution of attractiveness, societal shifts affecting preferences, and challenges in modern dating culture. The conversation delves into the emotional responses of sexlessness, evolving societal conditions, the desirability of sensitivity in men, and advocating for a healthier view of singlehood.

May 16, 2024 • 1h 9min
Novara FM: Living Through the Chinese Miracle w/ Yuan Yang
Journalist Yuan Yang discusses individual lives behind China's growth, political evolution post-Mao, Deng Xiaoping's reforms, authoritarian shift under Xi Jinping, UK's foreign policy towards China, and global perceptions of Chinese soft power.

May 13, 2024 • 1h 9min
Downstream: Individualism is Destroying Our Freedom w/ Grace Blakeley
Economist and author Grace Blakeley challenges notions about free markets and socialism. Discussion includes vulture capitalism, corporate crimes, backdoor bailouts, Boeing scandals, democratic control, and the impact of individualism on collective organizing. Exploring freedom, democratic planning, immigration, and societal constraints

May 10, 2024 • 1h 29min
Novara FM: Know Your Enemies w/ Matthew Sitman & Sam Adler-Bell
Expert guides on US conservatism, Sam Adler-Bell and Matthew Sitman from Know Your Enemy, discuss the differences between US and UK conservatism, the impact of Trump's presidency, the evolution of conservative factions post-World War II, the intersection of wealth and isolationism in conservative politics, and reassessing the UK-US special relationship post-Brexit. They also analyze the rise of a right-wing special relationship and provide insights on UK and US election predictions.

May 5, 2024 • 1h 26min
Downstream: George Galloway’s Plan to Destroy the Labour Party
George Galloway, former MP, discusses his plan to challenge Labour with Workers Party. Topics include Gaza, War on Terror, Israel Lobby influence on UK politics, challenges to gender identity education, religious beliefs in politics, and Workers Party's strategy to shift British politics left.