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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Authors Aaron Winter and Aurelien Mondon delve into mainstreaming far-right ideas, the dangers of illiberal politics adopting liberal rhetoric, and the need to challenge reactionary narratives. They discuss the normalization of far-right views, the misuse of populism, and building a more progressive democracy by decoupling class inequality from racism.