Novara Live
Novara Media
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.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
Harris Concedes Defeat
Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election. Plus: A victory against attempts to silence advocates for justice in Palestine. Steven Methven is joined by Helena NoJustice.
Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 13min
It’s Trump
Trump has won the U.S election. Plus: we look at the international reactions to Trump’s victory and what this means for Palestine. With Michael Walker, Bhaskar Sunkara and Dalia Gebrial.
Nov 5, 2024 • 58min
Could He Actually Do It?
The U.S election goes down to the wire. Plus: The amount of kids who enjoy reading as halved since 2016; the new Tory shadow cabinet has been unveiled and the pickings were slim. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 12min
Starmer Hits Students with Tuition Fees Hike
The government has announced hikes to tuition fees; Keir Starmer has dialled up his anti-immigration rhetoric. Plus: we speak to Max Geller from Palestine Action to discuss the group’s recent actions. With Steven Methven and Aaron Bastani.
Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 7min
Death Toll from Spanish Floods Exceed 200
We speak to journalist Eoghan Gilmartin about catastrophic floods in Spain. Plus: The right-wing scare stories about Rachel Reeves’ budget; and the latest from the US election. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Oct 31, 2024 • 59min
Rachel Reeves Defends Budget, Interview With Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn and Zack Polanski give Novara Media their takes on what Rachel Reeves got wrong in the budget. Plus: Kamala Harris deploys Bill Clinton to win over swing voters; and the Israeli government takes aim at Haaretz. With NoJusticeMTG and Moya Lothian-McLean.
Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 3min
Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves to Raise Taxes by £40 Billion
Rachel Reeves has delivered her first budget, announcing a £40 billion tax increase to foot the bill. Plus: Robert Jenrick exploits tragedy in a cynical attack on Labour. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
Budget Won’t Fix NHS, Admits Reeves
Labour brace the public for avoidable deaths and long waiting lists in the NHS this winter, despite a budget cash injection. Plus: The Israeli Parliament has voted to ban UNRWA from the region within 90 days; and why liberal US news outlets aren’t endorsing Kamala Harris. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.
Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
Starmer Slammed for Bus Fare Hike
Keir Starmer has kicked off budget week with a characteristically gloomy speech. Plus: Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Iran; and the overt racism on display at Donald Trump’s Madison Square rally. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Oct 24, 2024 • 50min
Commonwealth Leaders to Defy Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer has ruled out reparations for Britain’s historic role in the slave trade, but a leaked communique reveals that commonwealth leaders plan to push back on the government’s position. With NoJusticeMTG and Mike Bankole.
