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- 13. Nov. 2026
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The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Steven Methven, Helena MTG, Dalia Gebrial and more.
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- Steven MethvenRedaktion
- Gary McQuigginProduktionsleitung
- Michael WalkerModeration
- Ash SarkarCo-Moderation
- Aaron BastaniCo-Moderation
- Alex NobleProduktion
- Jack LatimerProduktion
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Global Institutions Reeling After Microsoft Outage
Global public and private reliance on Microsoft’s systems have been thrown into sharp relief as an outage affects economies and institutions the world over. Plus: Iran claims to have destroyed a US radar in …
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Global public and private reliance on Microsoft’s systems have been thrown into sharp relief as an outage affects economies and institutions the world over.
Plus: Iran claims to have destroyed a US radar in Bahrain, Jensen Huang pulls out of Nvidia.
With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Bill Laboon.
Labour Review Says Cut Disability Benefits for Under-25s
Proposals in the upcoming Milburn review could see some under-25s barred from claiming PIP and Universal Credit health benefits. Plus: The IDF are bragging about a so-called “precise strike” on a Gaza hospital …
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Proposals in the upcoming Milburn review could see some under-25s barred from claiming PIP and Universal Credit health benefits.
Plus: The IDF are bragging about a so-called “precise strike” on a Gaza hospital which killed at least six people, and millions of people have joined the general strike in Spain.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Carme Arcarazo.
How Trump Lost The War In Iran, With Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi explains why Trump may walk away from Iran. Plus: New details emerge from the Nvidia spy scandal, and a report shows why AI development may not be slowing down any time soon. With Michael Walker …
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Trita Parsi explains why Trump may walk away from Iran.
Plus: New details emerge from the Nvidia spy scandal, and a report shows why AI development may not be slowing down any time soon.
With Michael Walker, Richard Hames & Trita Parsi.
David Walliams Allegations Finally Go Public
David Walliams has been revealed as the celebrity accused of grooming women as young as 15 for “sexual contact” throughout the early 2000s. Plus: Pete Hegseth faces an impeachment vote instigated by his own …
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David Walliams has been revealed as the celebrity accused of grooming women as young as 15 for “sexual contact” throughout the early 2000s.
Plus: Pete Hegseth faces an impeachment vote instigated by his own party, we speak to a member of the Serbian student movement that ousted a President.
Russell Brand Sentenced to a Decade Behind Bars
Russell Brand has been sentenced to over a decade in prison. We speak to comedian Josie Long about the culture that turned a blind eye to his crimes for so long. Plus: Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has admitted …
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Russell Brand has been sentenced to over a decade in prison. We speak to comedian Josie Long about the culture that turned a blind eye to his crimes for so long.
Plus: Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset, and as Gaza struggles against flooding, a petition launched by Corbyn reaches 100,000 signatories.
With Michael Walker, Kristy Loke, Josie Long & Jeremy Corbyn.
Tech Stocks Tumble As Markets Stunned By Midterms
In the wake of the Democrats’ victory in the US midterms, stocks in major tech firms have fallen dramatically. Are Trump-aligned oligarchs beginning to pay the price? Plus: We discuss whether James Talarico’s …
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In the wake of the Democrats’ victory in the US midterms, stocks in major tech firms have fallen dramatically. Are Trump-aligned oligarchs beginning to pay the price?
Plus: We discuss whether James Talarico’s Christian progressivism could herald a new strategy for the left, and why AIPAC was so desperate to beat Abdul El-Sayed.
With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe, Paris Marx & Alex Birnel.
Russell Brand Found Guilty
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault. Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Plus: We talk to Labour MP Clive Lewis about …
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Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault.
Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Plus: We talk to Labour MP Clive Lewis about his experience being detained by the IDF on a recent visit to the West Bank, we look ahead to who will control the post blue-tsunami Democratic Party, and finally, we speak to the director of a new documentary about the Just Stop Oil movement.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial, Clive Lewis, Phoebe Plummer & Rich Felgate.
Find a screening of ‘We the Hated’ near you.
Republicans Crushed in Historic Mid-terms
Democrats have taken control of both the senate and the house on a historic night, with many socialist candidates winning resounding victories. Plus: The decision to proscribe Palestine Action has finally …
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Democrats have taken control of both the senate and the house on a historic night, with many socialist candidates winning resounding victories.
Plus: The decision to proscribe Palestine Action has finally reached the supreme court, we bring you a full report from the protests outside.
Downstream IRL with Owen Jones Tickets
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Krystal Ball, Bhaskar Sunkara & Steven Methven.
Global War Closer Than Ever
Speculation is growing that Donald Trump could launch a nuclear strike against Iran imminently. Plus: European troops rehearse deployment to Ukraine as talk turns to the possibility of hybrid warfare, and UK …
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Speculation is growing that Donald Trump could launch a nuclear strike against Iran imminently.
Plus: European troops rehearse deployment to Ukraine as talk turns to the possibility of hybrid warfare, and UK job satisfaction is at a record low.
With Aaron Bastani, Barry Malone & Eli Clifton.
Buy tickets for Downstream IRL with Owen Jones.
AIPAC’s Democrat Loses It Over Abdul El-Sayed
Democrat Haley Stevens has endorsed a Republican candidate over Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming US midterms. Plus: Former Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay takes to the airwaves to complain about the party’s …
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Democrat Haley Stevens has endorsed a Republican candidate over Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming US midterms.
Plus: Former Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay takes to the airwaves to complain about the party’s left flank, Shabana Mahmood announces new immigration rules, and Andy Burnham rules out reparations for slavery.
With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Ryan Grim, Marley Morris & Eleanor Shearer.
Climate Academic Andreas Malm Barred From Entering UK
We have an exclusive interview with Swedish academic Andreas Malm, the latest victim of the UK Government’s clampdown on freedom of expression. Plus: Burnham claims he had wished for a more radical budget …
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We have an exclusive interview with Swedish academic Andreas Malm, the latest victim of the UK Government’s clampdown on freedom of expression.
Plus: Burnham claims he had wished for a more radical budget, hopes and fears of a tech stock crash are raised after a rocky week in the markets and we look at the Netenyahu playbook for clinging onto power.
With Michael Walker, Baneska Kayembe, Andreas Malm & Garrison Lovely.
Labour Versus Youth
As Healey vows to get “tough” on unemployed young people, we look at what Labour could do to help them instead. Plus: A guide to some of the battles progressives are looking to win in the upcoming US midterms …
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As Healey vows to get “tough” on unemployed young people, we look at what Labour could do to help them instead.
Plus: A guide to some of the battles progressives are looking to win in the upcoming US midterms, the Scottish and English MPs blocked from entering the West Bank &Farage’s latest security scare comes from… a Lib Dem?</span>
With NoJusticeMTG & Barry Malone.
Healey Taxes Banks to Cut Energy Bills
We take an in-depth look at John Healey’s first budget as Treasurer. Plus: Polls have closed in Israel, leaving both Netanyahu and the opposition short of an outright majority. With Michael Walker, Aaron …
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We take an in-depth look at John Healey’s first budget as Treasurer.
Plus: Polls have closed in Israel, leaving both Netanyahu and the opposition short of an outright majority.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, James Meadway & Dan Levy.
The Student Movement That Took Down a President
Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has been defeated by a student movement in a historic election for the country. Plus: Burnham’s pre-budget strategy explained, Iran releases a video preparing its citizens for …
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Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has been defeated by a student movement in a historic election for the country.
Plus: Burnham’s pre-budget strategy explained, Iran releases a video preparing its citizens for a nuclear attack, and Kylian Mbappé sparks a diplomatic storm with China.
Lula Mounts Stunning Comeback to Beat Bolsonaro
Lula has shocked the world by snatching election victory from Bolsonaro in Brazil, how did he do it? Plus: After greenlighting work to commence on the Jackdaw oilfield, is the government about to do the same at …
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Lula has shocked the world by snatching election victory from Bolsonaro in Brazil, how did he do it?
Plus: After greenlighting work to commence on the Jackdaw oilfield, is the government about to do the same at Rosebank? Finally, a Labour MP admits he doesn’t know the meaning of Zionism, but only after reporting the Greens to the police for calling it racism.
With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Rodrigo Nunes & David Adler.
Buy tickets for Downstream IRL with Owen Jones
Economics Guru: Britain Is Not Ready For The Next Crisis
We talk to a top economist and former advisor to Gordon Brown about the challenges and opportunities facing John Healey’s first budget announcement. With Michael Walker & Michael Jacobs.
European Students Are Revolting… Except in the UK
Protests are erupting all over Europe against high costs of living and conditions for students and workers. Where is the UK in all of this? Plus: The IMF’s attack on welfare, big tech’s stranglehold on …
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Protests are erupting all over Europe against high costs of living and conditions for students and workers. Where is the UK in all of this?
Plus: The IMF’s attack on welfare, big tech’s stranglehold on governments and infrastructure, and Dalia defends Sally Rooney on Politics Live.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Harriet Williamson.
Read Harriet Williamson’s exclusive report on Palantir.
Labour Approves Jackdaw Gas Field
Labour have approved the controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. Plus: A deep dive into the conditions which created the riots that have engulfed France. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Tessa Khan …
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Labour have approved the controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
Plus: A deep dive into the conditions which created the riots that have engulfed France.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Tessa Khan & Cole Stangler.
Britain Sends Jets To Saudi Arabia
The UK is set to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks. Plus: We speak to Ashok Kumar about the Green Party’s Zionism is Racism motion, and Andy Burnham announces new fines for noisy …
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The UK is set to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks.
Plus: We speak to Ashok Kumar about the Green Party’s Zionism is Racism motion, and Andy Burnham announces new fines for noisy train passengers.
With Aaron Bastani & Banseka Kayembe.
Riots Stun France
French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu has called for curfews after hundreds of thousands of protesters across the country took to the streets, with incidents of violence & looting. Plus: Amnesty International …
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French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu has called for curfews after hundreds of thousands of protesters across the country took to the streets, with incidents of violence & looting.
Plus: Amnesty International have released a new report on the silencing of pro-Palestine students by universities.
With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Alice Cappelle, Danièle Obono & Hannah Stokes.
Labour Versus the Banks
Chancellor John Healey is poised to raise taxes on banks in the autumn budget. Plus: Why housing benefits are broken, Iran is picking apart Gulf infrastructure, ITV releases more undercover footage from inside …
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Chancellor John Healey is poised to raise taxes on banks in the autumn budget.
Plus: Why housing benefits are broken, Iran is picking apart Gulf infrastructure, ITV releases more undercover footage from inside Reform UK, and the police are looking into a post by the wife of Britain’s national security adviser in relation to Palestine Action.
With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe, Jonathan Portes, Steven Methven & Sina Toossi.
UK Droughts Escalate in October
Severe drought has been declared throughout the South of England, with reservoir storage levels at record lows for this time of year – is nationalisation the answer? Plus: Ukraine claims its Starlink access has …
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Severe drought has been declared throughout the South of England, with reservoir storage levels at record lows for this time of year – is nationalisation the answer?
Plus: Ukraine claims its Starlink access has been severely limited since Trump agreed to buy Russian diesel, Labour Councillors have been instructed not to collaborate with their Green counterparts, and an Israeli election debate gives a stark update on the chances of a two-state solution.
With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia’s Oil HQ
The Houthis attacks on Saudi Arabia continue to cause death and destruction, why can’t the kingdom bring them under control? Plus: Burnham rules out a pact with the greens, we ask an expert what really happened …
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The Houthis attacks on Saudi Arabia continue to cause death and destruction, why can’t the kingdom bring them under control?
Plus: Burnham rules out a pact with the greens, we ask an expert what really happened at RAF Fairford & author Salley Rooney claims she’s been banned from profiting from her work in the UK over her support for Palestine Action.
With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Dr Andreas Krieg & Paul Rogers.
MI5 Warns Of “Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism” Threat
MI5 chief Ken McCallum has used his annual speech to warn of threats to the UK from Iran and right-wing extremists. Plus: The chancellor has rejected calls to match capital gains and income tax rates, Nigel …
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MI5 chief Ken McCallum has used his annual speech to warn of threats to the UK from Iran and right-wing extremists.
Plus: The chancellor has rejected calls to match capital gains and income tax rates, Nigel Farage is publicly rebutting Robert Jenrick, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon pledges more support for small business owners.
With Aaron Bastani & Banseka Kayembe.
Revealed: Why the UK Surrendered to Israel
Peter Oborne takes us through the UK Government’s latest capitulation to Israel. Peter’s latest book available here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/complicit/ With Michael Walker & Peter Oborne.
Polanski Responds To Critics After By-Election Loss
Labour have held Holborn & St Pancras, was the Greens’ campaign lacklustre? Plus: Anthropic has banned cruel behaviour towards its chatbots, Abdul Al-Sayed gives a masterclass & Jacob Rees-Mogg has a history …
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Labour have held Holborn & St Pancras, was the Greens’ campaign lacklustre?
Plus: Anthropic has banned cruel behaviour towards its chatbots, Abdul Al-Sayed gives a masterclass & Jacob Rees-Mogg has a history lesson for Tucker Carlson.
With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
France Beckons Burnham ‘All The Way Back’ To EU
Burnham is on his first official visit to the EU as Prime Minister, is he taking us all back with him? Plus: We speak to the author of a new report on the profligacy of the arms industry, Mamdani is heckled by …
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Burnham is on his first official visit to the EU as Prime Minister, is he taking us all back with him?
Plus: We speak to the author of a new report on the profligacy of the arms industry, Mamdani is heckled by pro-Palestine supporters at an October 7th memorial and the right are in a spat over ethnonationalism.
With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Khem Rogaly.
The Future of Progressive Politics Is on the Line
Central London is the battleground on which UK progressive politics will hinge tomorrow. We preview the runners & riders ahead of our live coverage. Plus: The Tories pledge to scrap inheritance tax. With Aaron …
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Central London is the battleground on which UK progressive politics will hinge tomorrow. We preview the runners & riders ahead of our live coverage.
Plus: The Tories pledge to scrap inheritance tax.
With Aaron Bastani, Michael Walker, Phil Davies, Paul Holden & Steven Methven.
Read Steven Methven’s report here: https://novaramedia.com/2026/10/07/how-labour-put-big-property-above-camdens-local-residents/
Riot Police Clash With Protesters In Major French Unrest
Protests over funding and conditions in French schools continue to grow, as more fires are lit and riot police deploy tear gas. Plus: Pedro Sanchez’s leadership is on the line as Spain heads into a snap …
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Protests over funding and conditions in French schools continue to grow, as more fires are lit and riot police deploy tear gas.
Plus: Pedro Sanchez’s leadership is on the line as Spain heads into a snap election, and Britain has threatened to expel diplomats in response to Israel’s decision to close a UK consulate.
With Michael Walker, Harrison Stetler & Paolo Gerbaudo.
Green Party Declares Zionism Is Racism
The Green Party conference has backed a controversial motion that classifies Zionism as a form of racism, revealing some stark divisions within the party. Plus: Spain’s socialist Prime Minister has called for a …
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The Green Party conference has backed a controversial motion that classifies Zionism as a form of racism, revealing some stark divisions within the party.
Plus: Spain’s socialist Prime Minister has called for a surprise snap election, right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro takes a slender lead into Brazil’s electoral run-off & Prince Andrew is suing the police.
With Steven Methven, Ash Sarkar, Andrew Feinstein & Aldo Sauda Cordeiro.
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