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Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 8min

World Court Begins Hearing on Israel’s Siege of Gaza

The International Court of Justice has begun a hearing into Israel’s humanitarian obligations in Gaza. Plus: Huge power outages in Spain and Portugal; and new EHRC advice states that trans women should not be allowed to use women’s toilets. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Ahmed Abu Riziq.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 10min

Reform Look Set To Trounce Labour and Tories in Local Elections

Reform UK are expected to take a significant vote share from Labour and the Tories in the upcoming local elections. Plus: We interview an aid worker in Gaza; and we discuss the privatisation of space. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Gavin Kelleher and Carla Ibled.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 1min

Zelenskyy Cuts Short South Africa Visit After Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv

Russia has bombarded Kyiv with missiles and drones in one of its largest attacks on Ukraine to date. Plus: We ask a Just Stop Oil spokesperson why they’re hanging up the high-vis; and Robert Jenrick’s offer of a Tory-reform coalition has been shot down. With NoJusticeMTG, Harriet Williamson and James Skeet.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 2min

Trump on Netanyahu: We Are On The Same Side Of Every Issue

A school in Gaza City has been razed to the ground by an Israeli drone strike. Plus: Gary Lineker blasts the BBC for their coverage of Gaza; we spoke to Pete Irvine on the UK’s geoengineering experiments; and Elon Musk has found himself in a bind. With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu and Pete Irvine.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 8min

Dollar Plummets As Trump Attacks US Central Bank

Billions of dollars in value have been wiped off the markets after Donald Trump called the head of the US central bank a loser. Plus: We speak to Stephen Kapos – a holocaust survivor who was questioned by the police over his involvement in a Palestine solidarity demo. With Michael Walker and David Adler.
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Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 1min

Pope Dies One Day After Calling to End War on Gaza

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following several weeks of illness. We speak to Paul Fleming, Equity union leader and Catholic, about the Pope’s political legacy. Plus: Thousands demonstrate against the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of woman. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and TransLucent’s Steph Richards.
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Apr 18, 2025 • 59min

The US Could Abandon Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks, Warns Marco Rubio

Donald Trump could walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations within days if no progress is made, warns Marco Rubio. Plus: David Lammy’s secret visit with the Israeli foreign secretary; and the IMF’s push to keep people working older. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Paul Morland and Peter Oborne – author of ‘The Fate of Abraham: […]
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Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 9min

Trump Blocks Israeli Attack On Iranian Nuclear Sites

Donald Trump has waved off Israeli plans to attack Iranian nuclear sites, opening talks with Tehran to limit Iran’s nuclear program instead. Plus: Britain’s equality watchdog has said that the NHS should no longer allow trans people on single sex wards. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 28min

Novara Live Interview: China Is Winning Trump’s Trade War with Keyu Jin

Michael speaks to Chinese economist and LSE economics professor Keyu Jin about Trump’s trade war and who has the upper hand.   Correction: In the introduction to this interview, Michael said China had blocked the export of jets to Boeing. In fact, China blocked the import of jets from Boeing. We apologise for the error. […]
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Apr 16, 2025 • 58min

UK Supreme Court Backs ‘Biological’ Definition of Woman

The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled on the legal definition of a woman as “biological”. Plus: we spoke with economist Keyu Jin on whether China is winning Trump’s Trade War; and members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have condemned Israel. With Michael Walker, Helena @NoJusticeMTG and Keyu Jin.

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