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From his radical youth in 1970s Italy to his research as one of the world’s leading theoretical physicists, Carlo Rovelli is as comfortable talking politics as he is explaining quantum theory. He sat down with Aaron to talk about the future of Europe, his theory of white holes, and why we’re not actually living in […]

Is football the place for political struggle? Is there a limit to the success of fan-owned clubs? How disappointed can we be when pundits and players turn out not to be comrades? Cultural critic Juliet Jacques and Pro Revolution Soccer host Tom Williams unite for a conversation inspired by Mickaël Correia’s book, The People’s History […]

For this end-of-year edition of Downstream, the Novara Media team look back on the biggest stories of the year. Ash Sarkar is joined by Moya Lothian-McLean, Michael Walker and Owen Jones to talk about the Labour Party, the climate crisis, the rise of AI and the war on Gaza. From clouds brightening to prospects dimming, […]

The ACFM gang get together for the last time this year to deliver a Festive 50. Keir, Jem and Nadia select the best bits of culture and politics from 2023, from music, films, books to games, strikes and actions. Unwrap to find sci-fi blaxploitation, comedy history, gobby glam-punk, Judge Dredd analysis, a fresh angle on Silicon […]

Analysis of the iconic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' discussing themes of war, banking, family, and home ownership. Exploration of the inherent goodness of the working man and the American context. Examination of cultural and Christian influences. Reflection on death, freedom, and finding meaning in life.

Asset management companies like Blackrock, Vanguard and Macquarie have avoided real scrutiny for decades, but their secretive activities are starting to attract attention from political researchers and academics. What do these companies do, and what risk do they pose to society? Author and academic Brett Christophers sets out to answer this question in his new […]

Millions have protested against the bombing of Gaza by taking part in marches, boycotts, sit-ins and other demonstrations. But what difference does it make, either to the world or to ourselves? The gang confront a contentious topic in this Trip. Do “A to B” marches ever achieve anything? What about joining hands around an RAF […]

Basma Ghalayini, editor of a sci-fi book envisioning future Palestine, discusses themes like energy border walls and virtual reality. They explore the importance of hope for Palestinians, using science fiction to freely express thoughts and challenge the orientalist gaze. The power of historical narratives, limitations of healthcare technology, and preserving Palestinian memories and culture are also discussed. Speculative fiction is explored as a way to understand the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the urgency to stop the killing.

Daniel Levy, a former peace negotiator, discusses the failure of the Oslo Accords, the central role of Gulf monarchies in negotiations, and how Israel responds to being labelled as an apartheid state. He explores the consequences of Benjamin Netanyahu's political influence in America and explores the potential use of US military aid to curtail human rights abuses against Palestinians. Additionally, he delves into the changing dynamics of Middle East actors post-Arab Spring and emphasizes the importance of considering international perspectives in the Israel-Palestine situation.

Renowned political scientist and activist Norman Finkelstein discusses Israel's assault on Gaza, the relationship between Hamas and Hezbollah, the use of human shields, and whether US pressure can restrain Israel's 'high-tech massacre'.