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The Supreme Court have ruled Shamima Begum has no right to return to Britain to appeal the removal of her citizenship. Is the UK abdicating responsibility?By Novara Media
The Supreme Court have ruled Shamima Begum has no right to return to Britain to appeal the removal of her citizenship. Is the UK abdicating responsibility? Shamima Begum Can’t Come HomeBy Novara Media
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#NovaraFM: Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again
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Following the headlines of recent years, you might be forgiven for thinking the problem of sex and power can be solved just by thinking about consent. But what if consent was only the beginning, not the final answer, to the question of desire? What would it mean to face the intractability and difficulty of sexual politics without seeking easy solut…
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TyskySour: Labour Outflanked By Tories
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Labour have confirmed that if Rishi Sunak raises corporation tax at next week's budget, they will vote against it. Has Starmer’s single-minded obsession with reassuring swing voters meant Labour are now to the right of the Tories on tax? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
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TyskySour: Labour Outflanked By Tories
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Labour have confirmed that if Rishi Sunak raises corporation tax at next week’s budget, they will vote against it. Has Starmer’s single-minded obsession with reassuring swing voters meant Labour are now to the right of the Tories on tax? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani. Starmer Outflanked by Tories on Corporation Tax…
Boris Johnson delivers his roadmap out of lockdown. Do his plans for students to all return on the 8th March risk a resurgence? With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media
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Downstream: Conservatives Don’t Care About Free Speech w/ Ronan Burtenshaw
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Does the right actually care about free speech? Why do many think Britain has a unique history of defending freedom of expression when evidence suggests otherwise? And why should free speech matter to the left? Aaron Bastani speaks to the editor of Tribune magazine, Ronan Burtenshaw.By Novara Media
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Downstream: Conservatives Don't Care About Free Speech w/ Ronan Burtenshaw
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Does the right actually care about free speech? Why do many think Britain has a unique history of defending freedom of expression when evidence suggests otherwise? And why should free speech matter to the left? Aaron Bastani speaks to the editor of Tribune magazine, Ronan Burtenshaw.By Novara Media
Boris Johnson delivers his roadmap out of lockdown. Do his plans for students to all return on the 8th March risk a resurgence? With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar. The Exit PlanBy Novara Media
Was Keir Starmer’s “relaunch” speech an example of astute political positioning or a damp squib. We ask James Meadway, the former advisor to John McDonnell, who proposed “recovery bonds” a week before they were endorsed by the Labour leader. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial. Starmer’s Reboot Speech…
Was Keir Starmer’s “relaunch” speech an example of astute political positioning or a damp squib. We ask James Meadway, the former advisor to John McDonnell, who proposed “recovery bonds” a week before they were endorsed by the Labour leader. With Michael Walker and Dalia GebrialBy Novara Media
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TyskySour: Starmer Called Out By Key Ally
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A key architect of Keir Starmer’s leadership campaign now believes that the Labour leader has wasted a year being soft on the Tories, and needs a change of course. Will he listen? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
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TyskySour: Starmer Called Out By Key Ally
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A key architect of Keir Starmer’s leadership campaign now believes that the Labour leader has wasted a year being soft on the Tories, and needs a change of course. Will he listen? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani. Starmer Called Out by Key AllyBy Novara Media
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Downstream: Maybe Don't Defund the BBC? w/ Nish Kumar
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Can the BBC be trusted to fight for its own survival? Television has become ground zero in the reactionary backlash against liberal norms and, for some reason, current affairs comedy has found itself in the crosshairs. This week on Downstream, Ash Sarkar meets Nish Kumar – comedian and host of The Mash Report – to talk about how he became the accid…
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Downstream: Maybe Don’t Defund the BBC? w/ Nish Kumar
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Can the BBC be trusted to fight for its own survival? Television has become ground zero in the reactionary backlash against liberal norms and, for some reason, current affairs comedy has found itself in the crosshairs. This week on Downstream, Ash Sarkar meets Nish Kumar – comedian and host of The Mash Report – to talk about how he became the accid…
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TyskySour: When Should Lockdown End?
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The UK has met its target to give 15 million first-dose vaccines to those vulnerable to Covid-19. Does this mean we can start loosening the lockdown? We ask Professor Susan Michie of Independent Sage. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media
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TyskySour: When Should Lockdown End?
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The UK has met its target to give 15 million first-dose vaccines to those vulnerable to Covid-19. Does this mean we can start loosening the lockdown? We ask Professor Susan Michie of Independent Sage. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media
The Guardian is supposed to be Britain's leading liberal newspaper. However, its US arm this week fired a columnist for tweeting a joke about Israel. We speak to the journalist in question, Nathan J Robinson With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media
Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn and Jeremy Gilbert explore the political power of desire from the storming of the Capitol to the millenarian strands of Corbynism, with music from Portishead and the Au Pairs. Music: Portishead – Glory Box / Tricky – Makes Me Wanna Die / Alton McClain & Destiny – Crazy Love / Alternative TV – Love Lies Limp / The Au Pairs –…
Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn and Jeremy Gilbert explore the political power of desire from the storming of the Capitol to the millenarian strands of Corbynism, with music from Portishead and the Au Pairs. Music: Portishead – Glory Box / Tricky – Makes Me Wanna Die / Alton McClain & Destiny – Crazy Love / Alternative TV – Love Lies Limp / The Au Pairs –…
Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn and Jeremy Gilbert explore the political power of desire from the storming of the Capitol to the millenarian strands of Corbynism, with music from Portishead and the Au Pairs.Music: Portishead - Glory Box / Tricky - Makes Me Wanna Die / Alton McClain & Destiny - Crazy Love / Alternative TV - Love Lies Limp / The Au Pairs - …
The Guardian is supposed to be Britain’s leading liberal newspaper. However, its US arm this week fired a columnist for tweeting a joke about Israel. We speak to the journalist in question, Nathan J Robinson With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial. Fired From the GuardianBy Novara Media
The health secretary has announced that arrivals from ‘red zone’ countries will need to quarantine in hotels for ten days at a cost of £1,750. Labour are demanding a more comprehensive blanket policy approach. In a bid to look tough, Matt Hancock has threatened 10 years in jail for anyone who lies on a passenger locator form. Are the Tories more in…
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Downstream: Can Capitalism Solve Its Crises? w/ Mariana Mazzucato
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What can the Apollo missions teach us about dealing with the major crises of the 21st century? And why are politicians so eager to dwell on caricatures of the public rather than engage in problem-solving - from climate change to housing and education?Aaron Bastani speaks to author and academic Mariana Mazzucato to find out.…
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Downstream: Can Capitalism Solve Its Crises? w/ Mariana Mazzucato
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What can the Apollo missions teach us about dealing with the major crises of the 21st century? And why are politicians so eager to dwell on caricatures of the public rather than engage in problem-solving – from climate change to housing and education? Aaron Bastani speaks to author and academic Mariana Mazzucato to find out.…
The health secretary has announced that arrivals from ‘red zone’ countries will need to quarantine in hotels for ten days at a cost of £1,750. Labour are demanding a more comprehensive blanket policy approach. In a bid to look tough, Matt Hancock has threatened 10 years in jail for anyone who lies on a passenger locator form. Are the Tories more in…
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#ACFM Microdose: Tabitha Bast on Dating and Desire
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Nadia Idle speaks to psychosexual therapist and writer Tabitha Bast about dating and desire. They discuss the changing dynamics of dating, how to build romantic resilience, the politics of swiping right and more. Tabitha is a qualified psychosexual therapist who works privately and through a charity, currently conducting her sessions online. She wa…
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#ACFM Microdose: Tabitha Bast on Dating and Desire
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Nadia Idle speaks to psychosexual therapist and writer Tabitha Bast about dating and desire. They discuss the changing dynamics of dating, how to build romantic resilience, the politics of swiping right and more. Tabitha is a qualified psychosexual therapist who works privately and through a charity, currently conducting her sessions online. She wa…
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#ACFM Microdose: Tabitha Bast on Dating and Desire
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Nadia Idle speaks to psychosexual therapist and writer Tabitha Bast about dating and desire. They discuss the changing dynamics of dating, how to build romantic resilience, the politics of swiping right and more. Tabitha is a qualified psychosexual therapist who works privately and through a charity, currently conducting her sessions online. She wa…
Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn and Jeremy Gilbert return to talk about the power and potential of crowds – from mobs and marches to mesmeric leaders and terrace anthems, with music from the Joubert Singers, Sham 69 and more.Music: The Polyphonic Spree – Light and Day / The Joubert Singers – Stand On The Word / Pink Floyd - Fearless / Sham 69 – The Kids a…
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#ACFM – Microdose: Ece Temelkuran on Crowds
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Nadia Idle speaks to Turkish journalist and author Ece Temelkuran about the potency of crowds. Reflecting on their experiences in Tahrir Square and Gezi Park, they talk about feeling powerful in political demonstrations, why raves might be infantilising rather than inspiring, and how Covid-19 has put an end to free assembly.Books: Ece Temelkuran – …
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TyskySour: The Oxford Vaccine Setback
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The Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine is already being rolled out in the UK, and is the most ordered jab in the developing world. However, this weekend results from trials suggest the vaccine is ineffective against the South African strain of the virus. How big a blow is this news to the global fight against coronavirus? We ask Professor of Virology and I…
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TyskySour: The Oxford Vaccine Setback
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The Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine is already being rolled out in the UK, and is the most ordered jab in the developing world. However, this weekend results from trials suggest the vaccine is ineffective against the South African strain of the virus. How big a blow is this news to the global fight against coronavirus? We ask Professor of Virology and I…
This week a leaked presentation sparked ridicule for Labour, just as Starmer was caught lying in parliament. As commentators question if he's up for the job, we discuss Keir Starmer's worst week as Labour leader. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media
This week a leaked presentation sparked ridicule for Labour, just as Starmer was caught lying in parliament. As commentators question if he’s up for the job, we discuss Keir Starmer’s worst week as Labour leader. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial. Starmer’s Worst WeekBy Novara Media
Once, it was enough just to work. Now everyone – from self-help gurus to employment counsellors, from superstar artists to glassy-eyed Silicon Valley CEOs – tells us we have to love it as well. Why? When did this change happen? And what should we love, if not work? Sarah Jaffe has reported for years on work and workers' organisation on both sides o…
Boris Johnson has called for a nationwide clap to remember Sir Captain Tom Moore, who on Tuesday passed away from covid-19. Given the Prime Minister has presided over 109,000 deaths and leads a party that cut the NHS to the bone, is he simply exploiting a tragedy for his own partisan end?By Novara Media
Boris Johnson has called for a nationwide clap to remember Sir Captain Tom Moore, who on Tuesday passed away from covid-19. Given the Prime Minister has presided over 109,000 deaths and leads a party that cut the NHS to the bone, is he simply exploiting a tragedy for his own partisan end? Clap for the Captain…
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Downstream: Why Has Britain Failed on Covid? w/ Richard Horton
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A year after the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic, with Britain enduring more than 100,000 deaths since, major questions remain unanswered. Why was the response of the UK among the worst in the world? How is it possible that the death toll of countries in Europe and North America is so much higher than poorer countries such as…
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Downstream: Why Has Britain Failed On Covid? w/ Richard Horton
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A year after the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic, with Britain enduring more than 100,000 deaths since, major questions remain unanswered. Why was the response of the UK among the worst in the world? How is it possible that the death toll of countries in Europe and North America is so much higher than poorer countries such as…
The UK transmission of the South African Covid strain demonstrates how the vaccine rollout could be undermined. Are Labour right to call for closed borders? With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.By Novara Media
The UK transmission of the South African Covid strain demonstrates how the vaccine rollout could be undermined. Are Labour right to call for closed borders? With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar. Closing the BordersBy Novara Media
As GameStop shares keep rising while hedge funds lick their wounds, are Reddit users a real threat to the power of Wall Street? Plus, Ben Smoke speaks about the Stanstead15 on the day they have seen their convictions overturned in the Court of Appeal. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media
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Downstream: The Influencer Industrial Complex w/ Moya Lothian-McLean
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The last few years have heralded the rise of the influencer: social media users who have, in essence, found a way to get paid for being themselves on the internet. But has this commodification of the self poisoned the public sphere? Or are we witnessing the end of gatekeeping - and the beginnings of a new, more democratic kind of celebrity? Moya Lo…
As GameStop shares keep rising while hedge funds lick their wounds, are Reddit users a real threat to the power of Wall Street? Plus, Ben Smoke speaks about the Stanstead15 on the day they have seen their convictions overturned in the Court of Appeal. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial. The GameStop Stock Surge…
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Downstream: The Influencer Industrial Complex w/ Moya Lothian-McLean
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The last few years have heralded the rise of the influencer: social media users who have, in essence, found a way to get paid for being themselves on the internet. But has this commodification of the self poisoned the public sphere? Or are we witnessing the end of gatekeeping – and the beginnings of a new, more democratic kind of celebrity? Moya Lo…
Boris Johnson has claimed that his government "did everything" they could to protect lives and tackle the coronavirus pandemic. As the death toll exceeds 100,000 people, we explain why Boris Johnson was lying. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
Boris Johnson has claimed that his government “did everything” they could to protect lives and tackle the coronavirus pandemic. As the death toll exceeds 100,000 people, we explain why Boris Johnson was lying. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani. Johnson Is to BlameBy Novara Media
