

The Owen Jones Podcast
Owen Jones
Owen Jones, journalist, author of Chavs and The Establishment, or "that left-wing idiot off the telly", is fed up with the establishment media. After all, it punches down, not up, blames minorities for all the problems in society, and, let's face it, often just parrots the government line. So this podcast is offering something different: speaking truth to power, giving the marginalised a voice, offering hope - and having a laugh along the way. From Michael Sheen to Judith Butler, Prof. Devi Sridhar to Noam Chomsky, Peter Hitchens to Chelsea Manning and Gary Younge to Stewart Lee, the interviewees couldn't be more eclectic. Expect documentaries, too, exposing injustice and going to enemy territory - and discussions with experts on everything from COVID dreams about the pandemic to the history of US-backed coups. We'll learn a lot - but above all else, have our optimism in a better world rebooted. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 14min
What The Hell Happened In Dublin? - Journalist Una Mullally Explains
Far right violence erupted in Dublin yesterday after the shocking news of three children and a woman being attacked. The brilliant journalist Una Mullally joins us to explain exactly what happened - and how ignoring the far right has proved a disastrous mistake.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2023 • 13min
Economist Takes Apart Autumn Statement - With James Meadway
If you want to know exactly what the Autumn Statement means - and tear apart Jeremy Hunt's spin - the brilliant economist James Meadway (host of Macrodose) tears it apart.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 3min
LIVE: The Gaza Truce Explained
As a four day 'truce' is announced, we have the best latest analysis, including from:- Aimee Shalan, Chair of the British Palestinian Committee and Director of Makan, a Palestinian-led educational organisation- Uri Weltmann , the National Field Organizer of Standing Together, the biggest grassroots movement of Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel- Dr Michael Silva, a Consultant Surgeon at Oxford University HospitalsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2023 • 17min
Why Gaza Is So Much Worse Than You Think
Even for those passionately opposed to Israel's assault on Gaza, there's a lack of understanding of just how dire the catastrophe facing the Palestinian people is. It needs setting out here - thoroughly.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2023 • 40min
Gaza 'Textbook Case of Genocide' - Holocaust Scholar Rez Segal
Israeli associate professor of Holocaust and genocide studies, Raz Segal, discusses the Israeli state's ongoing genocide in Gaza, focusing on intent, incitement, prevention, and accountability. The podcast explores the genocidal language used by Israeli leaders, compares the occupation of Gaza to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, discusses accountability and the risks faced by Palestinians. It also addresses the escalating violence against Palestinians and the importance of providing compelling evidence and analysis of the horror in Gaza.

Nov 20, 2023 • 10min
Israeli Lies Debunked
We take these claims apart.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 12min
Me vs. Piers Morgan on Israel's Gaza massacre - on Western hypocrisy and genocide
Last night I went on Piers Morgan's show to debate Israel's mass slaughter in Gaza.Piers has previously said that Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine constitutes genocide. If that's true - then why doesn't the same apply to Gaza?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 12min
Suella Braverman Declares War
Oh. Dear. God.Let’s just go through her resignation letter shall we!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 18min
Ed Balls Flips When I Challenge Media Complicity In Gaza War Crimes
This morning, I went on Good Morning Britain to challenge media complicity in Israel's murderous onslaught against Gaza. Ed Balls - George Osborne's business partner - detonated. Listen for yourself.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2023 • 18min
Palestine Protest Leader On How You Are Smeared For Opposing War Crimes - Protest Leader Ben Jamal Exposes Truth
The world is turned upside down. Apologists for Israeli war crimes are trying to portray those opposed to the mass killing of children as the real extremists. I speak to Ben Jamal, Director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, on the truth.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.