
Novara Live
The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Moya Lothian-McLean, Dalia Gebrial and more.
Latest episodes

Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 17min
The Trump VS Musk Feud Goes Nuclear
Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s special relationship is well and truly over. Plus: We speak to documentary filmmaker Jessi Gutch about her upcoming film on Britain’s political divide; and an AI model has been observed rewriting its own code to avoid being shut down. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Jun 5, 2025 • 60min
Trump Travel Ban Sparks Global Outcry
Donald Trump has hit 12 countries with a US travel ban. Plus: The UN Security Council has voted on a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire; we speak to Rivkah Brown to discuss a Novara Media Exclusive on the UK Foreign Office clamping down on dissent; and Owen Jones slams Pro-Israel bias in the media. […]

Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 13min
Corbyn Demands Inquiry Into UK Complicity In Gaza
Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn has called for a public inquiry into the UK’s arms policy and its role in Gaza. Plus: What life is like for doctors in Gaza; Piers Morgan’s heated exchange with Natasha Hausdorff; and what everyone gets wrong about Reform. With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly of Turn Left Media and an interview with […]

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
Israel’s Second Attack On Palestinians Collecting Aid
At least 27 Palestinians have been killed in the latest attack on an aid distribution point in Raffah. Plus: Why Gary Lineker’s final BBC interview was cancelled; and the debate over the future of Thames Water reaches boiling point. With Aaron Bastani, Harriet Williamson and NoJusticeMTG

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 14min
Starmer Bangs Drums of War in Speech at Arms Factory
Keir Starmer has launched the government’s strategic defence review, pledging billions of pounds to the arms industry. Plus: Israeli forces have opened fire on crowds approaching an aid distrubtion point, killing dozens of Palestinians; and Poland elects a right-wing strongman. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Mark Curtis and Jakub Dymek.

May 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
Hamas Reviewing US And Israel’s Sham Ceasefire Plan
Hamas is reviewing Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel. Plus: Robert Jenrick’s vigilante Twitter video has sparked a national debate; and the CEO of Anthropic has warned that Artificial Intelligence is set to decimate white collar jobs. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG and Rachel O’Dwyer.

May 29, 2025 • 1h 3min
Trump Tariffs Slapped Down by US Trade Court
Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs have been thrown into question by a federal court charged with overseeing U.S international trade. Plus: Israel is annexing swathes of territory in the West Bank. With Dalia Gebrial and Steven Methven.

May 28, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Shady Mercenaries Behind Israel’s Fake Aid Org
Support our work: http://novara.media/support A controversial U.S. and Israel-backed organisation has begun delivering aid to Palestinians in Gaza, and it is not going well. Michael talks to podcaster Kaiser Kuo about what the West gets wrong about China. Also: Dominic Cummings is back, and Sangita Myska has finally called out James O’Brien. With Michael Walker […]

May 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
Car Drives Into Packed Crowd at Liverpool Victory Parade
A car has driven into a crowd in Liverpool, Reform are removing the 2-child benefit cap. Also: Tommy Robinson is out of prison again and Jordan Peterson seems very confused in the latest Jubilee debate video. With Aaron Bastani and Harriet Williamson.

May 26, 2025 • 47min
Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Attack on Gaza Shelter
Israel launched a deadly assault on a former school in Gaza. Russia conducted its largest aerial offensive against Ukraine to date. Paris Marx and Michael debate the latest AI developments and other current issues. With Michael Walker and Kieran Andrieu. Interview with Paris Marx of the Tech Won’t Save Us podcast.