Disruption is a byword for success in the tech industry, but when it affects people’s daily routines – say, when JSO activists are slow-marching down a road – it becomes nothing short of criminal. On this Trip, Jem, Nadia and Keir unpack the political uses and abuses of disruption and the ‘creative destruction’ inherent to capitalism. Featuring mus…

Disruption is a byword for success in the tech industry, but when it affects people’s daily routines – say, when JSO activists are slow-marching down a road – it becomes nothing short of criminal. On this Trip, Jem, Nadia and Keir unpack the political uses and abuses of disruption and the ‘creative destruction’ inherent to capitalism. Featuring mus…

Donald Trump has put an anti-vaxxer in charge of American healthcare. Plus: Leading climate experts warn that COP is not fit for purpose. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

In 2016, the alt-right seemed to come from the internet and infest politics. In 2024, the internet and politics have become identical. Are we swimming in the world the alt-right built for us? Perhaps no one knows the world of online politics better than Joshua Citarella, an artist and political theorist whose 2018 book Politigram and the Post-Left …

In 2016, the alt-right seemed to come from the internet and infest politics. In 2024, the internet and politics have become identical. Are we swimming in the world the alt-right built for us? Perhaps no one knows the world of online politics better than Joshua Citarella, an artist and political theorist whose 2018 book Politigram and the Post-Left …

Disruption is a byword for success in the tech industry, but when it affects our daily routines – say, because Just Stop Oil are slow-marching down the high street – disruption becomes nothing short of criminal.In this Trip, Jem, Nadia and Keir try to make sense of the harsh sentences handed down to climate activists this year while unpacking the p…

Donald Trump’s cabinet gets even weirder with the appointment of Matt Gaetz Tulsi Gabbard. Plus: The US trade war with China; and how the media failed Palestine. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTGNovara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

Elon Musk is poised to take a wrecking ball to US government spending as ‘government efficiency’ tsar. Plus: Wes Streeting announces new NHS reforms; and we speak to Dr Feroze Sidwha about his time in Gaza. With Steven Methven and Dalia Gebrial.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

Everyone knows that the Roman Empire rose, then fell. Historians don’t all agree on the reasons for the collapse, but their misunderstandings can shed plenty of light on the current state of the world, according to the authors of How Empires Fall: Rome, America and the Future of the West. Peter Heather, a historian of antiquity, and John Rapley, a …

Everyone knows that the Roman Empire rose, then fell. Historians don’t all agree on the reasons for the collapse, but their misunderstandings can shed plenty of light on the current state of the world, according to the authors of How Empires Fall: Rome, America and the Future of the West. Peter Heather, a historian of antiquity, and John Rapley, a …

Keir Starmer has set out a new climate goal for the UK at COP29. Plus: The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned; and Trump starts choosing his cabinet. With Steven Methven and Mike Bankole.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

Moya and Ash are joined by the authors of Clown World, a new book exposing Andrew Tate’s grip on his followers around the world, to talk about why patriarchy is so seductive. Plus, advice for a special one who is drowning under their workload. Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak@novaramedia.com Music by Matt Huxley.…

The Archbishop of Canterbury is facing pressure to resign over accusations that he was implicated in the cover-up of an abuse scandal. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

Moya and Ash are joined by the authors of Clown World, a new book exposing influencer Andrew Tate’s grip on his followers around the world, to talk about why patriarchy is so seductive. Plus, advice for a special one who is drowning under their workload.Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak@novaramedia.comMusic by Matt Huxley.…

Michael is joined by CEO and Editor in Chief of Zeteo Mehdi Hasan and Aaron Bastani to discuss why Trump won.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election. Plus: A victory against attempts to silence advocates for justice in Palestine. Steven Methven is joined by Helena NoJustice.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

The rise of artificial intelligence will bring about a planetary-scale shift in human life and politics – and, it seems, a lot of weird social media spam. But for all the grand pronouncements from techno-utopians and pessimists alike, the reality is that there’s still much to be decided about the future that AI portends. At the forefront of those i…

The rise of artificial intelligence will bring about a planetary-scale shift in human life and politics – and, it seems, a lot of weird social media spam. But for all the grand pronouncements from techno-utopians and pessimists alike, the reality is that there’s still much to be decided about the future that AI portends. At the forefront of those i…

The rise of artificial intelligence will bring about an irreversible, planetary-scale shift in human life and politics. But for all the grand pronouncements from techno-utopians and pessimists alike, the reality is that there's still much to be decided about the future that AI portends.At the forefront of those investigations is Marek Poliks, a com…

Trump has won the U.S election. Plus: we look at the international reactions to Trump’s victory and what this means for Palestine. With Michael Walker, Bhaskar Sunkara and Dalia Gebrial.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

The U.S election goes down to the wire. Plus: The amount of kids who enjoy reading as halved since 2016; the new Tory shadow cabinet has been unveiled and the pickings were slim. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

War is spreading throughout West Asia, a situation understood by many observers as an outgrowth of Israeli expansionism. In a return visit to Downstream, historian Ilan Pappé provides a century’s worth of context to the unfolding crisis. He talks to Aaron to talk about the lack of a viable left in Israel, why nation-states haven’t worked in the Mid…

War is spreading throughout West Asia, a situation understood by many observers as an outgrowth of Israeli expansionism. In a return visit to Downstream, historian Ilan Pappé provides a century’s worth of context to the unfolding crisis. He talks to Aaron to talk about the lack of a viable left in Israel, why nation-states haven’t worked in the Mid…

The veil is thin this time of year, so Moya and Ash tackle a mystery question about the spirit realm. Plus, neighbourhood cat panics and advice for a listener who can’t stand that her friend is a police officer. Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak@novaramedia.com Music by Matt Huxley.…

War is spreading throughout West Asia, a situation understood by many observers as an outgrowth of Israeli expansionism. In a return visit to Downstream, historian Ilan Pappé provides a century’s worth of context to the unfolding crisis.He talks to Aaron to talk about the lack of a viable left in Israel, why nation-states haven't worked in the Midd…

The government has announced hikes to tuition fees; Keir Starmer has dialled up his anti-immigration rhetoric. Plus: we speak to Max Geller from Palestine Action to discuss the group’s recent actions. With Steven Methven and Aaron Bastani.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

The veil is thin at this time of year, so Moya and Ash tackle a mystery question about the spirit realm. Plus, neighbourhood cat panics and advice for a listener who can't stand that her friend is a police officer.Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak@novaramedia.comMusic by Matt Huxley.…

We speak to journalist Eoghan Gilmartin about catastrophic floods in Spain. Plus: The right-wing scare stories about Rachel Reeves’ budget; and the latest from the US election. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

Jeremy Corbyn and Zack Polanski give Novara Media their takes on what Rachel Reeves got wrong in the budget. Plus: Kamala Harris deploys Bill Clinton to win over swing voters; and the Israeli government takes aim at Haaretz. With NoJusticeMTG and Moya Lothian-McLean.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

In their new book Loving Corrections, adrienne maree brown poses a crucial conundrum for all progressive thinkers: how do we liberate people from bad ideas? One of America’s most energetic thinkers talks to Rivkah Brown about putting the pol back in idpol, understanding the IDF, navigating the US election, and why we might need to suck it up and ‘b…

In their new book Loving Corrections, adrienne maree brown poses a crucial conundrum for all progressive thinkers: how do we liberate people from bad ideas? One of America’s most energetic thinkers talks to Rivkah Brown about putting the pol back in idpol, understanding the IDF, navigating the US election, and why we might need to suck it up and ‘b…

The left needs more people. Our progressive movements have to grow if we want to win, but the recent tendency towards cancel culture has not broadened our appeal – and nor has the contrarian response on the 'dirtbag left'.In adrienne maree brown's new book, Loving Corrections, one of America's most energetic progressive thinkers poses a crucial con…

Rachel Reeves has delivered her first budget, announcing a £40 billion tax increase to foot the bill. Plus: Robert Jenrick exploits tragedy in a cynical attack on Labour. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

Labour brace the public for avoidable deaths and long waiting lists in the NHS this winter, despite a budget cash injection. Plus: The Israeli Parliament has voted to ban UNRWA from the region within 90 days; and why liberal US news outlets aren’t endorsing Kamala Harris. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.…

Ash and Moya wonder why women still shoulder the burden of housework, even when they’re #leaningin to their careers. Plus, a listener who doesn’t know how to deal with his cheating ex-partner. Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak@novaramedia.com Music by Matt Huxley.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu

Keir Starmer has kicked off budget week with a characteristically gloomy speech. Plus: Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Iran; and the overt racism on display at Donald Trump’s Madison Square rally. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.Novara Media tarafından oluşturuldu