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Netanyahu Accuses Starmer Of Siding With Hamas

Netanyahu has responded to the joint statement of the UK, France and Canada to take concrete actions against Israel. Plus: Is an AI apocalypse coming? And Trump has lashed out at Keir Starmer over net zero. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

May 23, 20251h 15m

Two Israeli Embassy Workers Shot Dead In Washington

A gunman has killed two Israeli embassy workers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. Plus: The IDF has opened fire on an EU diplomatic delegation in the West Bank. With Dalia Gebrial and Steven Methven.

May 22, 202556 min

Starmer Confirms U-TURN On Winter Fuel Cuts

Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will u-turn on Labour’s unpopular decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Plus: Donald Trump has announced plans for a “golden dome” air defence system for the US. With Michael Walker, No JusticeMTG and Mark Blyth.

May 21, 20251h 1m

Israel Accuses UK Of Antisemitism Over Sanctions Threat

The UK, France and Canada are threatening Israel with sanctions for blocking aid to Gaza. Plus: A new extinction-level poll for the Tories; and Andrew Tate faces extradition to the UK. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

May 20, 202551 min

Brexiteers Throw Tantrum Over Starmer’s New EU Deal

Keir Starmer has signed a loose new trade agreement with the European Union. Nigel Farage claims it will “end” the British fishing industry. Plus: Israel’s intensified ground assault on Gaza; and Gary Lineker has resigned from the BBC as Match of the Day host. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Anand Menon and Antonio Brito Guterres.

May 19, 202557 min

‘A Lot of People Are Starving’ In Gaza, Says Trump

Donald Trump appears to have shifted his rhetoric on Gaza, but fell short of laying the blame at Israel’s feet. Plus: An interview with Dr Nick Maynard on his time working in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.

May 16, 20251h 5m

Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians On Nakba Day

Israel has killed more than 100 people on the anniversary of the Nakba – when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were violently displaced from their land. Plus: Keir Starmer’s plan to send asylum seekers overseas; and a Ben & Jerry’s co-founder is arrested for protesting in the US Capitol. With Dalia Gebrial, Kieran Andrieu and […]

May 15, 20251h 6m

Trump Meets Syria’s Former-Militant President

Donald Trump has met with Syria’s President and former HTS commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, following the announcement that all US sanctions on Syria would be lifted. Plus: Israel intensifies its attack on Gaza; and Zarah Sultana takes aim at Keir Starmer. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

May 14, 20251h 0m

Labour Reject Enoch Powell Comparisons Following Starmer Speech

Yvette Cooper has rejected claims that Keir Starmer consciously cribbed from Enoch Powell during his speech on migration. Plus: The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to $600bn in AI and defence deals; and US streamer Hasan Piker has been detained for several hours at the US border. With Aaron Bastani, Stella Tsantekidou and Harriet […]

May 13, 202554 min

Starmer Slammed For “Island of Strangers” Migration Speech | #NovaraLIVE

Keir Starmer has been accused of apeing Enoch Powell after warning Britain could become ‘an island of strangers’ without reforms to the immigration regime. Also, we speak to Elif Sarican about the Kurdish Worker’s Party disbanding, and Jeremy Corbyn about how the media has failed Gaza. With Michael Walker and Helena AKA No Justice MTG

May 12, 202549 min

Reform 10 Points Ahead Of Labour In Poll

Keir Starmer is touting his trade deal with Donald Trump as a political victory, but is it really just damage limitation? Plus: James Butler on the new pope; and David Wallace-Wells on Bill Gates’ swipe at Elon Musk. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

May 9, 202559 min

Trump Announces “Comprehensive” Trade Deal With UK

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump both claim victory over the new US-UK trade deal. Plus: An interview with Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer on why she’s not running in the next leadership contest. With NoJusticeMTG and Steven Methven.

May 8, 202550 min

Pakistan Threatens Retaliation Over India Missile Strikes

We spoke to Waqas Ahmed to make sense of India’s attacks on Pakistan; Jonathan Portes about the UK-India trade deal; Sir David King on new experimental geoengineering projects; and Jeanine Hourani on a new report investigating the UK sending arms to Israel. With Michael Walker, Waqas Ahmed, Jonathan Portes, David King and Jeanine Hourani.

May 7, 20251h 2m

Israel Destroys Yemen’s Main Airport

Israeli strikes have shut down Yemen’s Sanaa airport. Plus: Labour is weighing up a u-turn on the winter fuel allowance cut; And Friedrich Merz becomes the first German politician to lose a parliamentary vote to be chancellor. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

May 6, 202554 min

Israeli Cabinet Approves Plan to “Capture All of Gaza”

The Israeli government has unanimously approved a plan to capture the whole of Gaza and occupy it indefinitely. Plus: Interviews with Zack Polanski and John Curtice. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

May 6, 20251h 6m

Farage’s Reform Blows Apart Two Party System

Reform UK appear to have broken the hold of the two-party system on English politics. Plus: A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has been bombed; and Mark Zuckerberg on the future of friendship. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

May 2, 20251h 6m

Local Election Results REACT With Aaron + Michael

Aaron and Michael share their first thoughts on the 2025 local election results.

May 2, 202539 min

Polls Open As Reform Tipped for Unprecedented Gains

Polls have opened across England as local elections, mayoral elections and even one parliamentary by-election take place. Plus: The Football Association has banned trans women from competing in women’s football; and tensions escalate between India and Pakistan over a massacre in Kashmir. With Dalia Gebrial, Steven Methven, Azad Essa & Tadg Hickey.

May 1, 20251h 10m

Richard Wolff on Trump and The Rise Of China

Richard Wolff is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He hosts a popular YouTube channel and has authored numerous influential books, including his most recent work, “Understanding Capitalism.” The New York Times has described him as “America’s most prominent Marxist economist.” He joined Michael to discuss the first 100 days of […]

Apr 30, 202555 min

Canada’s Liberal Party Wins An Unprecedented Fourth Term

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured an unprecedented fourth term in the Canadian elections. Plus: The UK government has shared contact details of police investigators and crown prosecutors in Palestine Action cases with the Israeli embassy. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG and Palestine Action’s Huda Ammori.

Apr 29, 20251h 10m

World Court Begins Hearing on Israel’s Siege of Gaza

The International Court of Justice has begun a hearing into Israel’s humanitarian obligations in Gaza. Plus: Huge power outages in Spain and Portugal; and new EHRC advice states that trans women should not be allowed to use women’s toilets. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Ahmed Abu Riziq.

Apr 28, 20251h 7m

Reform Look Set To Trounce Labour and Tories in Local Elections

Reform UK are expected to take a significant vote share from Labour and the Tories in the upcoming local elections. Plus: We interview an aid worker in Gaza; and we discuss the privatisation of space. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Gavin Kelleher and Carla Ibled.

Apr 25, 20251h 10m

Zelenskyy Cuts Short South Africa Visit After Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv

Russia has bombarded Kyiv with missiles and drones in one of its largest attacks on Ukraine to date. Plus: We ask a Just Stop Oil spokesperson why they’re hanging up the high-vis; and Robert Jenrick’s offer of a Tory-reform coalition has been shot down. With NoJusticeMTG, Harriet Williamson and James Skeet.

Apr 24, 20251h 1m

Trump on Netanyahu: We Are On The Same Side Of Every Issue

A school in Gaza City has been razed to the ground by an Israeli drone strike. Plus: Gary Lineker blasts the BBC for their coverage of Gaza; we spoke to Pete Irvine on the UK’s geoengineering experiments; and Elon Musk has found himself in a bind. With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu and Pete Irvine.

Apr 23, 20251h 2m

Dollar Plummets As Trump Attacks US Central Bank

Billions of dollars in value have been wiped off the markets after Donald Trump called the head of the US central bank a loser. Plus: We speak to Stephen Kapos – a holocaust survivor who was questioned by the police over his involvement in a Palestine solidarity demo. With Michael Walker and David Adler.

Apr 22, 20251h 7m

Pope Dies One Day After Calling to End War on Gaza

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following several weeks of illness. We speak to Paul Fleming, Equity union leader and Catholic, about the Pope’s political legacy. Plus: Thousands demonstrate against the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of woman. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and TransLucent’s Steph Richards.

Apr 21, 20251h 0m

The US Could Abandon Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks, Warns Marco Rubio

Donald Trump could walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations within days if no progress is made, warns Marco Rubio. Plus: David Lammy’s secret visit with the Israeli foreign secretary; and the IMF’s push to keep people working older. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Paul Morland and Peter Oborne – author of ‘The Fate of Abraham: […]

Apr 18, 202558 min

Trump Blocks Israeli Attack On Iranian Nuclear Sites

Donald Trump has waved off Israeli plans to attack Iranian nuclear sites, opening talks with Tehran to limit Iran’s nuclear program instead. Plus: Britain’s equality watchdog has said that the NHS should no longer allow trans people on single sex wards. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.

Apr 17, 20251h 9m

Novara Live Interview: China Is Winning Trump’s Trade War with Keyu Jin

Michael speaks to Chinese economist and LSE economics professor Keyu Jin about Trump’s trade war and who has the upper hand. Correction: In the introduction to this interview, Michael said China had blocked the export of jets to Boeing. In fact, China blocked the import of jets from Boeing. We apologise for the error. […]

Apr 16, 202527 min

UK Supreme Court Backs ‘Biological’ Definition of Woman

The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled on the legal definition of a woman as “biological”. Plus: we spoke with economist Keyu Jin on whether China is winning Trump’s Trade War; and members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have condemned Israel. With Michael Walker, Helena @NoJusticeMTG and Keyu Jin.

Apr 16, 202557 min

Trump Blames “Incompetent” Zelensky For Russia-Ukraine War

Donald Trump has labelled Volodymyr Zelenskyy “incompetent”, blaming for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: The Birmingham bin strikes continue; and Liz Truss is threatening to launch her own social media network. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Unite’s Zoe Mayou.

Apr 15, 20251h 15m

The Race to Save British Steel

The UK government is racing to keep Britain’s last steel blast furnaces in operation. Plus: Why Donald Trump has already lost his trade war with China; and Israel destroys the last functioning hospital in Gaza City. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Commonwealth’s Mathew Lawrence.

Apr 14, 202556 min

Why Trump’s China Trade War Will Harm Us All

Donald Trump has ramped up his trade war with China to nuclear levels. We’re joined by a Cambridge university professor to discuss. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Jostein Hauge of the University of Cambridge

Apr 11, 20251h 0m

Trump Administration Scrambles to Justify Folding on Tariffs

Donald Trump made a very public and very global u-turn on his trade war. Plus: The Houthis have downed three US drones in the last ten days; and Gary Stevenson has fallen foul of Andrew Tate. With Kieran Andrieu, NoJusticeMTG and Brett Scott.

Apr 10, 20251h 7m

Financial Markets Spiral As US-China Trade War Goes Nuclear w/ Grace Blakeley

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs came into force at midnight last night and China has whacked up their tariffs to an eyewatering 84%. With Michael Walker, Grace Blakeley and Helena NoJusticeMTG. Interview with Zoe Liu of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)

Apr 9, 20251h 6m

The Trade War Between China and the US Escalates

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a further 50% tariff if China does not back down on its latest reciprocal tariff. Plus: Israel has killed yet another journalist in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG and Unite the Union’s Ben Norman.

Apr 8, 20251h 5m

Novara Live Interview: Yanis Varoufakis Dissects Trump’s Tariffs

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Apr 8, 202525 min

Stocks Plunge After Trump Doubles Down on Trade War

Global financial markets have gone into a tailspin as Donald Trump doubles down on his trade war with the rest of the world. Plus: Elon Musk appears to break ranks with Donald Trump; and two Labour MPs have been deported by Israel. With Michael Walker, Yanis Veroufakis and Ash Sarkar.

Apr 7, 202558 min

The World Is Reeling From Donald Trump’s Tariffs

The world is reacting to Donald Trump’s trade war. China has retaliated with a 34% tariff on US imports. Plus: More dire polling for Labour; and Russell Brand is charged with sexual assault. With Aaron Bastani, Steven Methven and Jake Werner.

Apr 4, 202557 min

Donald Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Turmoil

Donald Trump has turned the global economic order upside-down with a raft of so-called “reciprocal” tariffs. Plus: Hungary is leaving the international criminal court following a state visit from Benjamin Netanyahu. With Steven Methven, James Meadway and NoJusticeMTG.

Apr 3, 20251h 2m

Israel To Expand Gaza Ground Assault, Says Defence Minister

Israel Katz has announced a massive expansion of Israel’s ground assault on Gaza. Plus: Donald Trump is set to announce a new raft of tariffs; and a group of tenants beat their billionaire landlord in court. With Steven Methven, Harriet Williamson, Hassan Jabareen and Jordan Osserman.

Apr 2, 20251h 9m

Millions Hit By Bill Hikes Amid Labour’s Benefit Cuts

Millions of Britons are bracing for bill hikes across the board. Plus: The number of billionaires in the world hits a record number; and global protests against Tesla hit Elon Musk’s bottom line. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.

Apr 1, 20251h 0m

Israel Orders Palestinians to Leave Rafah or Face Further Violence

Israel has ordered the evacuation of Rafah ahead of a potential new offensive. Plus: We speak to Alice Cappelle about Marine Le Pen being barred from running for president; Trump refuses to rule out running for a third term. Hosted by Ash Sarkar & Helena NoJusticeMTG and featuring Alice Cappelle.

Mar 31, 20251h 7m

Trump Administration Snatches Pro-Palestine Student Activists Off The Street

The Trump administration has revoked hundreds of student visas. Shocking footage shows masked ICE agents snatching a Turkish national off the street. Plus: Why Labour should be worried about left-wing independents. With NoJusticeMTG and Aaron Bastani.

Mar 28, 20251h 11m

EXCLUSIVE: NHS Billions Spent On Degrading Private Treatment

Novara Media investigates private mental healthcare provider Priory Group. Plus: Labour MPs are struggling to defend their party’s new programme of austerity; and why the EU is so afraid to stand up to Donald Trump. With Dalia Gebrial, Harriet Williamson, David Rowlands and NoJusticeMTG.

Mar 27, 20251h 19m

Rachel Reeves Promises More Austerity in Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sharpened benefits cuts in her spring statement. Plus: we spoke to Stephanie Brobbey about how it’s time for a wealth tax; and the US Cabinet’s war plans unveiled on a Signal group chat. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTG.

Mar 26, 20251h 16m

Oscar-Winning Palestinian Filmmaker Beaten and Kidnapped

Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal has been beaten and kidnapped by armed Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers. Plus: Israel has killed two more journalists in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.

Mar 25, 202559 min

US Envoy Admits Putin Loves Trump to Tucker Carlson

Russian and American negotiators have discussed extending the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire – with the top US envoy appearing to have been wooed by Putin. Plus: The death toll in Gaza hits a grim milestone. With Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG.

Mar 24, 20251h 7m

Israel Ramps Up Ground Invasion Of Gaza

Israel has intensified its attacks on Gaza, with tanks and troops entering the enclave. Plus: New polling reveals a crisis of confidence among Labour members; James O’Brien almost has a political epiphany. With Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG.

Mar 21, 202558 min

Netanyahu Wants A War In The West Bank

Israel has killed two hundred children over three days in Gaza. We speak to Aseel Baidoun from Medical Aid for Palestinians about the situation on the ground, and what a new front in the West Bank would mean for civilians. With Dalia Gebrial, NoJusticeMTG and Aseel Baidoun.

Mar 20, 20251h 17m