Novara Live

Aaron Bastani, a sharp journalist and commentator, joins Simon Childs, an on-the-ground reporter, and Francesca Nadin, a spokesperson for Prisoners for Palestine. They dive into the charged atmosphere surrounding the Aston Villa versus Maccabi Tel Aviv match, including police intervention and protest dynamics. Francesca highlights the dire conditions faced by Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike. The discussion also touches on the blurred lines between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, and the impact of media narratives on public perception.

The wife of British ICE detainee Sami Hamdi raises concerns for his health. Plus: How Elbit Systems planted a story about Palestine Action, and the backlash over John Lewis’ latest Christmas ad. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Soumaya Hamdi.

Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor Plus: Bhaskar Sunkara on the work that Mamdani can do now, and, would Labour have given Mamdani the chance to run for London Mayor? With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, and Bhaskar Sunkara

A train guard, Samir Zitouni, is hailed as a hero for risking his life during a stabbing incident on a train. The discussion delves into the editing of Trump’s January 6th speech by BBC Panorama, raising questions about media integrity. The conversation also explores New York’s mayoral race, spotlighting Zoran Mamdani's message that resonates with voters across classes. Additionally, hosts critique the interaction between mental health issues and systemic failures, emphasizing the political ramifications of underfunded services.

A suspect has been charged following Sunday’s horrific knife attack on a train. Plus: Wealthy Britons fleeing the UK to avoid tax may face a new settling-up fee, and the Campaign against Zohran Mamdani. With: Steven Methven & Barry Malone

In tonight’s special episode of Novara Live we’re taking a break from the news cycle for a deep dive on Britain’s economy with world-leading financial journalist Martin Wolf.

Calls For Rachel Reeves To Be Sacked Plus: Wilders’ far-right party and centrist D66 tie in Dutch elections, is the Labour Party dead? And the ‘Your Party’ drama continues. With: @NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial

The ceasefire in Gaza has been broken, again. Plus: The devastation from Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, and The historian who thinks culture made capitalism. With: Michael Walker, Mouin Rabbani, Mikaela Loach, Faiza Shaheen & Anton Howes. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com

Green Party membership has surpassed 150,000 – more than that of the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. Meanwhile, Labour is polling at their lowest in history. Plus: Agency workers hired to cover the Birmingham bin strikes may now go on strike themselves, and Elon Musk could leave Tesla over a $1 trillion pay dispute. With: […]

The bizarre accidental release of the Epping sex offender shows Britain’s institutions are failing. Plus: British journalist Sami Hamdi, arrested by ICE for criticising Israel, Javier Milei wins in Argentina’s midterm elections, and Reform MP’s anger towards diversity in TV adverts. With: Michael Walker, Curtis Daly & Ernesto Seman.