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Oil Prices Skyrocket As Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran
Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran, oil prices skyrocketed in response. Plus: Reform have pitched themselves squarely at pensioners in a recent press conference, Labour’s disability cuts are coming in just 4 days, and we talk about the fundamentalist religious theocracy that has the world in its grip; the USA. With NoJusticeMTG and Dalia […]
Trump Says War Over in Two to Three Weeks
Trump says the “job in Iran” could be finished within 2 or 3 weeks. Plus: We interview The Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, and the case for Chinese leadership and a new world order. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Rhun ap Iorwerth
Israel Passes Apartheid Death Penalty For Palestinians
The Knesset has passed a bill making it near-compulsory to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of acts of terrorism resulting in the death of an Israeli. Plus: Trump says US allies should “just take” oil from the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss Iranian monarchism amongst the diaspora, and youth support for Reform falls […]
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Water Supply | With Abby Martin
Donald Trump insists that positive talks are happening to end the illegal war in Iran Plus: Israel admits using a fake photo of the journalist they murdered, and Abby Martin discusses her documentary ‘Earth’s Greatest Enemy’. With Michael Walker & Abby Martin.
Trump Folds Again, Announces 10-Day Extension To Ultimatum
Donald Trump has extended his ultimatum to Iran, now threatening to bomb energy and desalination plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened within 10 days rather than 48 hours. Plus: The New World Happiness Report suggests that English-speaking countries are among the most miserable in the world, and Novara’s Steven Methven reports on […]
Bonus Interview: Dependence on America has Made Britain Weak | With Angus Hanton
As Trump repeatedly tries to draw the UK into the war on Iran, Aaron Bastani catches up with Angus Hanton, author of ‘Vassal State: How America Runs Britain’.
Trump Lashes Out at NATO Allies Over War on Iran
Trump says U.S.’s NATO allies have done “absolutely nothing” to aid the illegal war on Iran. Plus: A man filmed ‘Intimidating’ Al Jazeera Journalists in Golders Green is a Met police officer, does the UK need a ‘DOGE of the Left’?, and a huge blow for big tech. With Helena (NoJusticeMTG) & Curtis Daly.
Iran Mocks Trump, Says US “Negotiating With Itself”
“Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you,” says Iranian military spokesperson. Plus: What the West gets wrong about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and Americans don’t know where Iran is. With Micahel Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG) & Professor Sina Azodi.
Trump Ditches Steve Witkoff For JD Vance In Iran Talks
As Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran, JD Vance has been touted for a new role in the negotiations. Plus: Rachel Reeves outlines her plan to deal with soaring energy costs, Steven Methven reports from Havana amid a blackout, and an interview with Ted Cruz suggests that Republicans have given up on […]
Bonus Interview: Iran Trump Has Made Iran Stronger
Michael Walker speaks to Journalist and Author Hooman Majd about Donald Trump’s repeated failures as he wages war on Iran.
Trump Walks Back Threat to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants
Trump backtracks on Iran threat as “very good conversations” have been had… Plus: We interview Hooman Majd on whether Iran’s deterrence strategy is working, and Liberal Centrists have lost the argument on Israel. With Michael Walker and Barry Malone.
Bonus Interview: Esfandyar Batmanghelidj on Why the US Will Lose the Economic War With Iran
As the US weighs up a complete takeover of Kharg Island, Michael Walker speaks to analyst Esfandyar Batmanghelidj about why Trump has bitten off more than he can chew in the Middle East.
IRAN: UK Support To US Is Act Of AGGRESSION
The Iranian foreign minister has warned that letting the US use British bases constitutes “participation in aggression”. Plus: Trump is considering a complete takeover of Kharg Island, and Steven Methven reports from Havana amid the illegal US energy blockade of Cuba. With Michael Walker, Phil Miller, Esfandyar Batmanghelidj and Richard Hames.
Trump and Israel Split Erupts Over Gas Field Attacks
A fracture between the US and Israel has emerged as the two countries begin openly briefing against each other over the war on Iran. Plus: The illegal US blockade of Cuba intensifies, shadow minister Nick Timothy’s comments on Islam earn him an endorsement from Tommy Robinson, and Trump’s former counterterrorism chief hits out at Israel […]
Oil Price SOARS After Israel Strike World’s Largest Gas
Oil price soars after Israel strikes the world’s largest gas field. Plus: Israel’s decapitation strategy in Iran. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Trita Parsi.
Iran’s De-Facto Leader Killed; Israel’s War Plan Explained
Israel has assassinated one of Iran’s most powerful leaders. Meanwhile, a top Trump counterterrorism official resigns, accusing the Israel lobby of tricking the president into war. Plus: We ask what Israel’s real strategy is, whether a ground invasion is coming, and if Netanyahu would use nuclear weapons. With Michael Walker & Daniel Levy.
Trump Begs for Help to Re-open Strait of Hormuz
As the illegal U.S-Israeli war on Iran spreads violence throughout the Middle East, oil exports from the region have ground to a halt. Plus: Why Trump’s war aims are looking increasingly untenable, and we ask whether Israel would use its nuclear weapons. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Annelle Sheline.
Pete Hegseth Loses It At US Media
A US refuelling plane crashed in Western Iraq, killing four US service people, Pete Hegseth has lashed out at the media for their coverage of the war on Iran. Plus: Palantir’s alex karp predicts the future, we ask who benefits from the oil shock generated by israel and the US’s illegal war on Iran, and […]
Israel Claims It Hit Iran ‘Nuclear Site’
The Israeli air force has claimed to have hit what they say is an Iranian nuclear facility. Plus: Starmer takes the blame for appointing Peter Mandelson, Channel 4 airs Omid Djalili’s bizarre take on the war on Iran, and David Lammy seems to think he’s safe from the Green Party. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
Trump Is Desperate To End Iran War, Three Ships Hit In Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, for the most part, as war in the Middle East continues to rattle global energy markets. Plus: Why the Iranian diaspora isn’t as homogeneous in its political views as we’ve been led to believe, and the first of the Mandelson Files are published. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu & […]
Trump Administration in Chaos Over Iran War Plans
It’s becoming increasingly clear that Donald Trump has no real plan for the war on Iran. We speak to Middle East expert Vali Nasr on how Iran’s response has surprised the world. Plus: Reform UK can’t get its story straight, and Israel’s propaganda machine has been unusually quiet. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
Oil Price Spike Could Crash Global Economy
Global oil prices surge as Israel bombards Iran’s energy infrastructure. Plus: Tony Blair tries to goad Keir Starmer into joining the US and Israel’s war on Iran, and Mojtaba Khamenei is announced as Iran’s new head of state. With Michael Walker, Jasmine El-Gamal, Kojo Koram & Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi.
Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’
Donald Trump has stated that there will be no deal with Iran without “unconditional surrender”. Plus: Qatar’s Energy Minister has warned that the war will “bring down the economies of the world”, and the Pentagon has deemed Anthropic a supply chain risk. With Michael Walker, Sina Toossi, David Wearing & Nate Soares.
How Far Could the US-Israel War on Iran Spread?
The Iran war widens… Plus: Are the British cowards? The role of AI tool Claude in the illegal Iran war, and a US Marine veteran dragged out of senate for refusing to go to war for Israel. With Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial & Meghan Bodette.
Hegseth Says U.S. Will Have COMPLETE CONTROL Of Iran Airspace
Pete Hegseth insists America is winning the illegal war against Iran. Plus: Could a civil war be brewing in Iran? Trump says the wrong Iranian leaders were killed, and Marco Rubio backtracks on the TRUTH About Israel With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Sara Kermanian
The Illegal War on Iran Is Escalating… What Next?
The illegal war on Iran continues to escalate. Plus: Why did the U.S. choose to start this conflict with Iran? Is the UK a vassal state to the U.S? And, the Greens leave Reform in the dust. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
The US & Israel’s War on Iran
Conflict continues between the US, Israel & Iran. Plus: The narrative gaslighting around the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, and could Iran now become a failed state? With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu, Annelle Sheline & Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi.
Greens THRASH Labour and Reform In HISTORIC By-Election Win
Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer has won the Gorton and Denton by-election by more than 4000 votes, with Labour coming in third behind Reform. Plus: Why the mainstream media are repeating claims of “sectarian campaigning” and “family voting”. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.
Poll Shows Crunch By-Election Is Three-Horse Race
Reform, Greens and Labour, neck and neck in by-election Plus: We speak to one of the six Palestine Action members acquitted by a jury, and Trump’s showdown with Anthropic is reaching worrying levels… With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar
Keir Starmer Refuses to Release All ‘Andrew Files’
Prince Andrew labelled as ‘rude’, ‘arrogant’ and ‘entitled’. Plus: Questions over whether Prince Andrew used RAF bases to meet Jeffrey Epstein, Labour’s dreadful student debt management continues, and should we fear civil war in the UK? With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
BREAKING: Peter Mandelson Arrested
Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Plus: Labour ramp up their attacks on the Green Party Martin Lewis goes head-to-head with Kemi Badenoch, Sam Altman lays out a terrifying new vision for humanity, and BBC double standards at the BAFTAs… With Michael Walker & NoJusticeMTG.
Interview with Paul Holden: The Conspiracy To Silence Labour Critics
Michael Walker speaks to journalist Paul Holden, author of ‘The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, and the Crisis of British Democracy’ In this interview, Paul speaks out about the smear campaign against him by Labour Together, with the help of a shady US investment firm.
REVEALED: Mandelson Pushed For Prince Andrew To Be Trade Envoy
The former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is out of police custody as new information about his relationship to Peter Mandelson comes to light. Plus: We speak to journalist Paul Holden and Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
Prince Andrew Finally Arrested Over Epstein Links
Former prince Andrew has been arrested over the Epstein scandal. Plus: Iain Dale’s bizarre interview with Zack Polanski, and Robert Jenrick takes aim at the Equality Act. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
Reform Reveals Plan To Put Kids In Poverty
Reform’s push to put children into poverty. Plus: Is “build, baby, build” making progress?, Big Tech’s arms race, and China flaunts dominance in humanoid robots. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani
Farage Announces Reform’s New Tory Cabinet
Nigel Farage has unveiled Reform UK’s new ‘shadow cabinet’ – and there are a lot of familiar faces… Plus: Keir Starmer performs his humiliating fourteenth U-turn, Labour peer John Mann accuses the Green Party of antisemitism, and Hilary Clinton claims the Trump administration is covering up the Epstein Files. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
Cabinet Minister Under Investigation Over Labour Together’s Journalist Smear Campaign
Labour Together’s journalist smear campaign. Plus: The latest on Palestine Action, EU countries fall for hoax video of Francesca Albanese, and Former Norwegian PM in hot water following more revelations from the Epstein files. With Steven Methven, Kieran Andrieu & Laura Webster.
Palestine Action Ban Ruled Unlawful
A high court has found that the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful. We speak to the group’s co-founder Huda Ammori, who brought forward the lengthy legal process that has now seen the ban overturned. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven & NoJusticeMTG.
Did Epstein Help Bring Down Theresa May for the Right?
Did Epstein try to bring down a Prime Minister? Plus: Manchester United mogul Jim Ratcliffe called to apologise for saying the UK is ‘colonised by immigrants’. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Alfie Potts Harmer.
Starmer Under Fire For Elevating Second Paedophile Apologist
NOTE: An error occurred with the upload of this episode, where it played our interview with Richard Sanders instead. It has now been fixed. Please refresh your feed. Starmer called into question AGAIN Plus: Anthropic safety lead offers a chilling warning, and ‘Prince’ Andrew’s Ex In CARCRASH Interview. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani
Interview: Expert Explains The Epstein Files: With Richard Sanders
Filmmaker and journalist Richard Sanders explains the lurid details of Jeffrey Epstein’s world, and how he held power over so many people.
Wounded Starmer Survives After Begging MPs’ Forgiveness
The pressure continues to heap on Keir Starmer Plus: Wes Streeting reveals Mandelson Messages, an interview with Richard Sanders on Virginia Giuffre and the Epstein files, and Royal Biographer claims Epstein filmed a threesome with ex-PM & Ghislaine Maxwell. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu
Starmer in CRISIS As Scottish Labour Leader Says He Must Resign
Are Keir Starmer’s days numbered? Plus: The implications of Epstein’s Mossad links are going mainstream. With Michael Walker & NoJusticeMTG.
Police Search Two Of Mandelson’s Homes
Labour’s Epstein scandal rages on with MPs now openly calling for Starmer to resign. Plus: We speak to Ukrainian playwright Olga Braga about her new play ‘Donbas’, Epstein’s bizarre emails to a Hollywood producer detail the late financier’s fascination with eugenics, and Elon Musk is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. With […]
Are Keir Starmer’s Days As Prime Minister Numbered?
Is this the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? Plus: Morgan McSweeney’s tenure is called into question, the extent of Peter Mandelson’s connections is explored, and Epstein’s link to Palantir and Israel is examined. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
Mandelson’s Disgrace Could Topple Keir Starmer
‘Mandelson lied repeatedly,’ says PM Plus: Noam Chomsky’s DISTURBING relationship with Epstein, and Elon Musk caught lying in the wake of recent Epstein revelations… With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Steven Methven
Peter Mandelson To Face Criminal Investigation over Jeffrey Epstein
Keir Starmer has given the Met Police a dossier relating to emails between Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: Tony Blair’s appearance in the latest release of Epstein files, and Matt Goodwin’s ‘Britishness’ is called into question. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
Massive Epstein Files Release Exposes Mandelson, Prince Andrew, Elites
The latest Epstein files revelations. Mandelson, Prince Andrew, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk, among others, have been exposed in the recent release of Epstein files. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar. Buy tickets for Downstream IRL with Ash Sarkar: Downstream IRL: Aaron Bastani in Conversation With Ash Sarkar
Interview: Why The West has Flipped On China, with Kaiser Kuo
Writer and musician Kaiser Kuo explains recent the vibe shift in the West’s attitude towards China.
Meet the Green Party’s New Candidate
We speak to Hannah Spencer, who the Green Party has picked to go up against Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Plus: Martin Lewis takes aim at the UK’s ballooning student debt, Kaiser Guo explains why the West has shifted its attitude towards China, and a Labour MP tears Konstantin Kisin […]