Novara Live

Jan 31 2025 300 ep. 60 mins 1.7k
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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.

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Why Trump Blamed A Plane Crash On D.E.I.

Jan 31 2025 63 mins  
Trump has made a tragic plane crash incident into a political battle. Plus: OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of robbery; and Rory Stewart gets into a flame war with JD Vance. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

More Hostages Released By Hamas

Jan 30 2025 54 mins  
Hamas and Israel have exchanged more hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement. Plus: Environmental campaigners have claimed a major victory in the Rosebank oilfield battle; and Donald Trump invokes Guantanamo Bay in his war on migrants. With Dalia Gebrial and Ash Sarkar.

Labour Backs Heathrow Expansion

Jan 29 2025 58 mins  
Rachel Reeves has announced backing for a third runway at Heathrow in a bid to drive UK growth. Plus: RFK Junior gets grilled in his confirmation hearing; and Roman Abramovich may owe HMRC £1bn in unpaid tax. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG

Trump Freezes Foreign Aid

Jan 28 2025 55 mins  
Donald Trump has signed an executive order freezing nearly all US foreign aid. Plus: A review into Britain’s counter-extremism policy sparks a row; and Chinese AI firm DeepSeek continues to ruffle market feathers. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.

Thousands of Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza

Jan 27 2025 55 mins  
Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have begun their return to the North of the strip following a second exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.

Donald Trump’s First Week In Office

Jan 24 2025 55 mins  
We take a look at Donald Trump’s first week in office. Plus: we discuss whether global institutions should adopt an extreme wealth line. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Shocking Details Emerge From Southport Killer’s Sentencing

Jan 23 2025 50 mins  
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been jailed for a minimum of 52 years. Plus: Israel’s assault on the West Bank continues to kill Palestinians; and new polling on Labour defections shows why voters are losing faith in Keir Starmer. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.

News International To Pay Prince Harry Millions

Jan 22 2025 61 mins  
A settlement has been made between News Group Newspapers and Prince Harry after a years-long legal battle over illegal intrusion into his private life. Plus: Musk takes aim at Wikipedia. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.

Donald Trump’s Avalanche Of Executive Orders

Jan 21 2025 62 mins  
Donald Trump has started his presidency with a flurry of executive orders. Plus: Israel has launched a new operation in the West Bank; and Elon Musk appears to have performed a fascist salute on stage. With Michael Walker and Kieran Andrieu. Donate to Gaza Great Minds: https://gazagreatminds.org/donate/

Trump Becomes 47th US President

Jan 20 2025 69 mins  
Trump begins his second term in office with an angry indictment of the liberal establishment. Plus: The ceasefire begins in Gaza, and the organisers are arrested at a Palestine solidarity march. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.