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
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.
Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 15min
Trump Blames “Incompetent” Zelensky For Russia-Ukraine War
Donald Trump has labelled Volodymyr Zelenskyy “incompetent”, blaming for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: The Birmingham bin strikes continue; and Liz Truss is threatening to launch her own social media network. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Unite’s Zoe Mayou.
Apr 14, 2025 • 57min
The Race to Save British Steel
The UK government is racing to keep Britain’s last steel blast furnaces in operation. Plus: Why Donald Trump has already lost his trade war with China; and Israel destroys the last functioning hospital in Gaza City. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Commonwealth’s Mathew Lawrence.
Apr 11, 2025 • 1h
Why Trump’s China Trade War Will Harm Us All
Donald Trump has ramped up his trade war with China to nuclear levels. We’re joined by a Cambridge university professor to discuss. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Jostein Hauge of the University of Cambridge
Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
Trump Administration Scrambles to Justify Folding on Tariffs
Donald Trump made a very public and very global u-turn on his trade war. Plus: The Houthis have downed three US drones in the last ten days; and Gary Stevenson has fallen foul of Andrew Tate. With Kieran Andrieu, NoJusticeMTG and Brett Scott.
Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 6min
Financial Markets Spiral As US-China Trade War Goes Nuclear w/ Grace Blakeley
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs came into force at midnight last night and China has whacked up their tariffs to an eyewatering 84%. With Michael Walker, Grace Blakeley and Helena NoJusticeMTG. Interview with Zoe Liu of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Trade War Between China and the US Escalates
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a further 50% tariff if China does not back down on its latest reciprocal tariff. Plus: Israel has killed yet another journalist in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG and Unite the Union’s Ben Norman.
Apr 8, 2025 • 25min
Novara Live Interview: Yanis Varoufakis Dissects Trump’s Tariffs
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Apr 7, 2025 • 59min
Stocks Plunge After Trump Doubles Down on Trade War
Global financial markets have gone into a tailspin as Donald Trump doubles down on his trade war with the rest of the world. Plus: Elon Musk appears to break ranks with Donald Trump; and two Labour MPs have been deported by Israel. With Michael Walker, Yanis Veroufakis and Ash Sarkar.
Apr 4, 2025 • 58min
The World Is Reeling From Donald Trump’s Tariffs
The world is reacting to Donald Trump’s trade war. China has retaliated with a 34% tariff on US imports. Plus: More dire polling for Labour; and Russell Brand is charged with sexual assault. With Aaron Bastani, Steven Methven and Jake Werner.
