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Novara MediaDownstream: Into The Mirror World w/ Naomi Klein
When we were in lockdown, conspiracy theorists went on the march. The emergence of anti-vaccine scaremongering coupled with virulent antisemitism was…
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Downstream: The Future of Money w/ Brett Scott
We're heading towards a cashless society. With the dominion of Visa and Mastercard showing no sign of shrinking, it’s becoming increasingly necessary to…
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Downstream: Does the Labour Party Care About Palestine? w/ Zarah Sultana
Zarah Sultana is one of the youngest MPs in Parliament and has faced intense hostility from the right of the Labour Party since Keir Starmer’s ascent to…
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Downstream: The History of Israel's War on Palestine w/ Rashid Khalidi
Rashid Khalidi is the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University and the author of several books about on the Middle East, including…
Novara MediaNovara Live Extra: Israel's Illegal War w/ Norman Finkelstein
On Novara Live this week, Michael Walker spoke to renowned political scientist and activist Norman Finkelstein about Israel's assault on Gaza and the collapse…
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Downstream: This Damage Cannot Be Reversed w/ Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy has had a front row seat at some of the most consequential peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine in the last two decades, as president of…
Novara MediaNovara Live: Interview With Omar Baddar, Palestinian Poet Murdered by Israel
Footage of the IDF detaining Palestinian men has gone viral online. We speak to Omar Baddar about the latest developments in Gaza. Plus: Israel have killed a…
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Novara Live: Sunak’s Premiership in Question Amid Tory War Over Migration
Rishi Sunak’s premiership is in question amid infighting in his party of his new Rwanda migration bill. Plus: Boris Johnson faces a second day of grilling at…
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Novara Live: Boris Johnson Appears Before the Covid Inquiry
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has appeared before the Covid inquiry to give evidence on his government’s handling of the pandemic. Plus: the latest on…
Novara MediaNovara Live: Qatari Emir Accuses Israel of Genocide
Israel has expanded its bombing campaign against Gaza by moving further south into the territory. Plus: the conservative government’s announces new migration…
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Downstream: We Don't Understand History w/ Blindboy
Blindboy Boatclub is the Irish broadcaster, author and musician behind The Blindboy Podcast, a massively popular podcast mixing short fiction, comedy and…
Novara MediaNovara Live: Bombardments Restart In Gaza
The Israeli bombardment of Gaza has resumed after a seven day ceasefire. We speak to UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca…
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Novara FM: Fascism Is Not The Exception w/ Alberto Toscano
In recent years we've spent a lot of time arguing about fascism – what it means, what it looks like, and how we would know if it had returned. That typically…
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Novara Live: Henry Kissinger Dead At 100 Years Old
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. We discuss his legacy, and the reactions of those attempting to whitewash it. Plus…
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Novara Live: Israel Launches Major Incursion Into West Bank
Clashes have broken out in Jenin as Israeli forces launch a significant incursion into the West Bank city. Plus: Leaked documents reveal UAE plans to push for…
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Novara Live: Pause Extended in Gaza, Elon Musk Visits Israel
The pause in Gaza is extended by two days, more Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees are released. Plus: Elon Musk visits Israel and takes on the country…
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Novara Live: Gaza Ceasefire Extended for Two Days, More Hostages & Detainees Released
The Gaza ceasefire has been extended for two days amid growing international pressure, while hundreds of Palestinian detainees and Israeli hostages have been…
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Novara FM: New Cities, Old Scams w/ Quinn Slobodian
Business is booming for architects and property investors right now, with masterplans being unveiled for dozens of new cities around the world. The hi-tech…
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Novara Live: Ceasefire in Gaza, Hunt's Autumn Statement
Israel has agreed to pause the bombing of Gaza for four days to allow a hostage exchange to take place. Plus, We speak to Grace Blakely about Jeremy Hunt's…
Novara MediaNovara Live: Hamas Says Truce Deal With Israel Is Close
The leader of Hamas says the militant group is 'close' to securing a limited ceasefire deal with Israel. Plus: a former Israeli Prime Minister makes a stunning…
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Novara Live: UN Chief Blasts Israel For Thousands of Child Casualties
More than 5500 children have now been killed in Gaza, Israel's latest targets include a refugee camp and a United Nations run school. Plus Argentina's new…
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Novara Live: More Deadly Attacks On Refugee Camps By Israel
Israel is continuing to bomb refugee camps in Gaza and the West bank. We speak to Trita Parsi about the international community's response. Plus, Owen Jones…
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Novara Live: Israel Release Footage From Gaza Hospital After Raid
After raiding the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza city, Israel have released footage alleging they have found a Hamas command centre. Plus: we speak to international…
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Novara FM: Why Posh People Have Bad Taste w/ Nathalie Olah
Dolly Parton was right, as usual, when she revealed that "it costs a lot of money to look this cheap". But who decided rhinestones were tacky in the first…
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Novara live: Labour Showdown Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote, Rwanda Plan Ruled Unlawful
A commons vote showdown has seen a slew of resignations from the Labour’s frontbench over Keir Starmer’s refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus: the…
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Novara Live: Suella Braverman Slams Rishi Sunak in Resignation Letter
After being sacked as home secretary, Suella Braverman has hit back at Rishi Sunak in her resignation letter. With Ash Sarkar and Dalia Gebrial.
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Novara Live: Suella Braverman Sacked and David Cameron Appointed Foreign Secretary
A cabinet reshuffle by Rishi Sunak has seen Suella Braverman fired after a weekend of pro-Palestine protests she railed against. Plus: former prime minister…
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Downstream: The Future of Money w/ Brett Scott
We're heading towards a cashless society. With the dominion of Visa and Mastercard showing no sign of shrinking, it’s becoming increasingly necessary to…
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Downstream: We Must Get Ready For An Emergency w/ Slavoj Žižek
Slavoj Žižek is perhaps the most famous living Marxist philosopher. This year he will publish three books on topics ranging from the nature of freedom to his…
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Downstream: How Protest Movements Fall Apart w/ Vincent Bevins
The 2010s were a time of mass protest, from the Arab Spring uprisings to Occupy Wall Street, Euromaidan and Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement. Many of these…
Novara MediaNovara Live: Gaza's Largest Hospital Bombarded
The WHO has said that Gaza's largest hospital has been hit by bombardment. Plus: Israel's information war continues; and unsurprising yet still shocking…
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Novara FM: Engine of Immortality w/ Jeff Jarvis
For 500 years, societies have been shaped by the authority and permanence of the printed word. What do we have to lose – or gain – when the internet renders…
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Novara Live: Sunak Under Pressure To Sack Braverman
Sunak is under pressure to sack Suella Braverman after criticised the Metropolitan police for allowing this weekend's pro-palestine march. Plus: we speak to…
Novara MediaACFM Trip 38: Movement and Stillness
Ever felt like there's too much change these days? Don't worry, you're not (necessarily) becoming more conservative. In this episode, Nadia, Jem and Keir think…
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Novara Live: Israeli Airstrike Kills Dozens at Gaza Hospital, Sunak Wants to Ban Palestine Protests
Dozens have been killed by an Israeli airstrike targeting a convoy of ambulances. Plus: Sunak has come out against proposed pro-Palestine demonstrations…
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Novara Live: Israel Keep Bombing Refugee Camps, West Bank Palestinians Facing Armed Settlers
Israeli forces have repeatedly bombed refugee camps in Gaza, resulting in hundreds of casualties. Plus: Palestinians in the West Bank are facing increasingly…
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Novara FM: In Search of Red Africa w/ Kevin Okoth
In the second half of the 20th century, revolutionaries across the African continent were striving towards a decolonised future that never fully materialised…
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Novara Live: Israel Bombing Hospitals and Refugee Camps Is Fine With UK Politicians
As Israel again hits the Jabalia refugee camp with an airstrike, we speak to the UK director of Human Rights Watch. Plus: leftwing jews who protested against…
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Novara Live: Israel Airstrike Hits Jabalia Refugee Camp, Dominic Cummings at Covid Inquiry
An Israeli airstrike has hit the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, killing dozens. Plus: Keir Starmer has give a speech outlining why he is still refusing to back…
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Novara Live: Israeli Ground Forces Advance on Gaza City
Israel has entered what it describes as the second stage of its assault on Gaza. Plus: Labour have suspended Andy McDonald after speech calling for peace in…
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Novara Live: “Israel Killed 20 Members of My Family” – Palestinian Man Speaks Out
We speak to Ahmed Alnaouq – director of We Are Not Numbers who has lost twenty family members in this latest round of Israel’s war. With Michael Walker and Ash…
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Novara Live: Israel Demands UN Chief Resign and Vows to “Teach Them a Lesson”
Israel are demanding the UN Secretary General resign over comments he has made over the Gaza War. Plus: we speak to Ben Jamal – director of the Palestine…
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Novara FM: Emergency Brake! On The Road With Just Stop Oil
Just Stop Oil is a group focused on climate change. So what were they doing blocking the path of a coachload of migrants last week? It all has to do with the…
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Novara Live: Hamas Release Two Israeli Hostages, Starmer’s South Wales Mosque Visit
Hamas has released two Israeli women who were being held as hostages. Plus: Keir Starmer’s visit to a South Wales Mosque has come under scrutiny; and we…
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Novara Live: The Right-Wing Backlash to Massive Pro-Palestine Protests
After tens of thousands came out to show solidarity with Palestinians in London, right-wingers have begun a moral panic. Plus: Updates on the latest situation…
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Downstream: Philosophy's Biggest Pessimist w/ John Gray
John Gray’s writing on political philosophy is not easily pigeonholed. Over the last half century he has explored ideas that span the whole political spectrum…
Novara MediaNovara Live: Pressure Mounts On Israel To Stop Starving Gaza
The UN Secretary General has visited the Rafah Crossing to pressure Israel to allow life-saving supplies in Gaza. Plus: Labour has stormed to victory in two…
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Novara Live: Protests Clamped Down in West Bank
With all eyes on Gaza, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say settler violence is increasing. Also on the show, Sunak visits Israel and UK government…
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Novara FM: Truth That Only Fiction Reveals w/ Pankaj Mishra
After 9/11, the writer and essayist Pankaj Mishra lost faith in journalism’s ability to convey the complexity and nuance of the era. Much of what he knew of…
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Novara Live: Hundreds Killed in Gaza Hospital Blast
Gaza’s health ministry has said that 471 Palestinians have been killed in an explosion at a hospital after a rocket strike. With Michael Walker and Barnaby…
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Novara Live: Biden Sends 2,000 Marines to Israel, Labour Row Over Palestinian Solidarity
The U.S. makes a show of force in the Middle East by sending a rapid response force of 2,000 marines and sailors to Israel. Plus, a historic result from the…
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Novara Live: Death Toll Reaches 2,808 Palestinians in Gaza Strip
The death toll in Gaza has now reached over 2,800 Palestinians, according to the Gaza health ministry. We speak to Rohan Talbot from Medical Aid for Palestine…
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Downstream: The Left Is Traumatised w/ Gary Younge
From his early career following Nelson Mandela on the campaign trail to his stint as US correspondent for the Guardian, Gary Younge has long been one of the…
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Novara Live: North Gazans Told to Evacuate Ahead of Possible Ground Invasion
Israel has ordered one point one million Palestinians to leave northern Gaza. Plus: The latest on the UK government’s position on events in Israel-Palestine…
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Novara FM: Crossing The Class Divide w/ Lynsey Hanley
Born and raised on an 'overspill' estate in Birmingham, the writer Lynsey Hanley has experienced what a politician would call social mobility. In her books on…
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Novara Live: Bombed and Under Siege: Gaza in Crisis
Israel’s siege of the Gaza strip has now entered its third day – and bombs continue to fall on the blockaded territory. Plus: misinformation is swirling around…
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Novara Live: Keir Starmer Hit With Glitter Protest at Conference Speech
Keir Starmer’s speech to Labour party conference has been interrupted by a glitter protest. Plus: the EU rollback on halting payments to Palestine; and Kay…
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Novara Live: Israel Declares War on Gaza After Hamas Incursion
Israel has announced a siege of Gaza, cutting off food, water, gas and electricity to the region following Hamas’s deadliest attack ever carried out on Israeli…
Novara MediaACFM Trip 37: Surrealism
Is surrealism a style of art or a mode of living? How can irrationality be a political position? Nadia, Jem and Keir follow a thread of off-kilter expression…
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Novara Live: Labour’s Stomping Byelection Win
Labour have stormed to victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection. Plus: Labour are censoring Palestinian solidarity at their party conference; and…