Novara Media

Zarah Sultana, one of the youngest MPs, talks about her experiences as a Muslim woman in the Labour Party, interactions with Starmer's office, Islamophobia she faces, and why Labour colleagues voted against a ceasefire in Gaza. They also discuss the disjuncture between public statements and voting behavior, facing racism and Islamophobia in the party, and the need to address these issues within the party to go into government.

Writer and critic Nathalie Olah discusses the politics of taste and its impact on self-image and belonging. Topics include minimalism, posh people's indifference to style, the evolving meaning of the hoodie, and our right to enjoy supermarket pizza.

Brett Scott, former banker, discusses the dangers of a cashless society. Topics include: consequences of a cashless society, layers of money, methods of money issuance, power of banks, impact of automation on finance industry, power of marketing, debate between cash and cashless systems, and the rhetoric and reality of crypto.

Media journalist and professor Jeff Jarvis discusses the impact of the internet on print culture, drawing parallels between the early print era and the '90s dotcom bubble. He explores the capitalist nature of printing, the failure of journalism to inform society, and the potential consequences of civil war in the age of digital media.

Famous Marxist philosopher Slavoj Žižek discusses his pessimistic view of the future, the Arab Spring, the Russia-Ukraine stalemate, cancel culture, dangers of anti-Western coalition, China's transition to fascism, global power shift, consequences of international intervention, and fake Western admiration.

The podcast explores the ebb and flow of political currents and social movements, discussing topics such as the difference between stillness and being stuck, feminism in waves, and approaching tipping points. They draw examples from punk, Corbyn, and Daoism. The podcast also dives into the defeat of the left by neoliberal centrism, the left-wing shift in UK political opinion, and the trajectory and efficacy of social movements. Additionally, they discuss the limitations of resources during the era of carbonism and the importance of embracing change. The podcast explores shock absorbers, capitalism's influence, and the role of contemplative practices in navigating political change.

Kevin Okoth, a political theorist, discusses the revolutionary politics of 'Red Africa' and the unfinished business of writers and activists like Amílcar Cabral and Walter Rodney. They explore the legacy of decolonial studies on Black America, the concept of 'Judeopessimism,' and the role of academia in decolonization. The podcast also examines the downfall of Third Worldism, the death of African socialism in Kenya, and the complexities of national liberation and racialization. Additionally, they discuss the challenges within the climate movement and the importance of historical analysis.

American journalist Vincent Bevins discusses the pitfalls of protest movements, drawing on his experiences covering events like the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street. Topics include the challenges of maximum democracy in communist thinking, the media's impact on protest dynamics, football ultras' involvement in protests, and exploring leadership and organizational structure in left-wing movements.

Explore the actions and demands of Just Stop Oil, a group focused on climate change and migration. Discover the complexities of climate migration, the effectiveness of nonviolent campaigns, and the rise of authoritarianism and far-right politics. Delve into the deep connections between British imperialism, Zionism, and fossil fuels, and join the resistance in the fight for climate migrant justice.

John Gray, philosopher and author known for exploring ideas on political philosophy, discusses his central thesis that growth and progress are not inevitable. He talks about the revival of feudalism, religious orthodoxy, and ultra-nationalism in the West. They also touch on the impact of science fiction on society, the connection between illegal migration and Western intervention in Libya, the divergence in political sympathies in the US, the relevance of the Supreme Court in the UK, and the rise of inequality and marginalization.