Novara Live

Novara Live

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.

Episodes

Trump’s Tariff Threat Stuns Europe

January 19, 2026 • 61 mins
Trump’s tariff punishment for Europe. Plus: Netanyahu and Putin among the names for Gaza’s “peace board,” America’s right-wing influencers partying to Ye’s banned song. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Jonny Ball.
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The Proxy War In Your Party

January 16, 2026 • 57 mins
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are putting up rival slates of candidates for elections to Your Party’s executive committee. Plus: The latest on ICE’s mass deportation campaign, an exclusive report into NHS spending on a controversial surveillance system that films vulnerable inpatients, and Donald Trump finally gets his Nobel Peace Prize – sort of.  With […]
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Trump Backs Down Over Iran Strike

January 15, 2026 • 66 mins
The US weighs its military options in Iran. Plus: Robert Jenrick sacked from the shadow cabinet, and the eyebrow-raising attempt at rewriting the history of October 7th. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.
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The Maccabi Tel Aviv Row Could Bring Down A Police Chief

January 14, 2026 • 61 mins
Confidence in the police chief lost after the Israeli fan ban Plus: With interest rates rising, does the UK student loan system need reform? ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ director discusses the true story that cannot be forgotten. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone, and Kaouther Ben Hania
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Donald Trump Tells Iranian Protesters “Help Is On Its Way”

January 13, 2026 • 67 mins
Donald Trump has again signalled US intervention in Iran, and an Iranian security official has estimated the death toll from ongoing protests to be 2000. Plus: Concerns grow for the health of Palestine Action hunger strikers. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu & Séamus Malekafzali.
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Death Toll Continues to Rise in Iran Protests

January 12, 2026 • 65 mins
Protests in Iran reach day 16. Plus: ‘Hypocrisy’ as everyone from Tommy Robinson to JK Rowling speaks out on Iranian protests, and Donald Trump vs the Federal Reserve’s chief. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Arash Azizi.
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Protests Break Out In Iran As Trump Considers Regime Change

January 9, 2026 • 68 mins
The US is threatening regime change in Iran amid anti-government protests. Ayatollah Khamenei has tried to dismiss these as the work of outsiders. Plus: Donald Trump tells the New York Times that international law won’t restrain him, and Keir Starmer threatens to ban Elon Musk’s X over abuse images. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and […]
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ICE Agent Kills US Citizen, Protests Erupt in Minneapolis

January 8, 2026 • 69 mins
Protests have erupted in response to the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a masked ICE agent as Trump’s government scrambles to justify her killing. Plus: The UK and France have agreed to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Russia, and Peter Mandelson has accused European leaders of a “histrionic” […]
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US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Atlantic

January 7, 2026 • 58 mins
Russian oil tanker seized by the US Plus: Trump says he’ll use force to take Greenland, and what does the future look like for Venezuela? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Gabriel Hetland
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Labour Won’t Condemn Illegal Attack On Venezuela

January 6, 2026 • 69 mins
The world reacts to Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela, with the UK government refusing to call it a breach of international law. Plus: A new poll has Labour dropping below the Tories. With Steven Methven & Kieran Andrieu.
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Maduro Says He’s “Still President” In New York Court

January 5, 2026 • 64 mins
Following his kidnapping, Nicolás Maduro pleads not-guilty.  Plus: Trump warns Europe they’ll be next, and the insider who made big bucks betting on Maduro’s kidnap. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, and Juan David Rojas.
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2025: The Year Labour Died?

December 19, 2025 • 67 mins
2025 has been a rough year for Keir Starmer’s Labour, but was it enough to destroy the party? Plus: A fake AI Varoufakis is going viral, and Bernie Sanders has a message for the tech oligarchs. With Michael Walker & Helena AKA NoJusticeMTG.
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Putin Threatens Retaliation Over Frozen Russian Assets

December 18, 2025 • 60 mins
Moscow has threatened to retaliate against Western companies over the EU’s move to freeze Russian assets indefinitely, promising a harsh response if those funds are used to support Ukraine. Plus: Two protestors have been arrested on suspicion of chanting “globalise the Intifada”, and Trump’s chief of staff has given a tell-all interview on the chaos […]
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Keir Starmer Says “Don’t Abandon Patients” As Doctor Five-Day Strikes Begin

December 17, 2025 • 64 mins
Starmer calls The Doctor strikes “Utterly irresponsible” Plus: Former Labour elected Mayor Jamie Driscoll joins the Greens, yet ANOTHER bad day for Keir Starmer, and GMP vow to clamp down even more on Pro-Palestine protesters. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Dr Thomas Cheliotis-James & Jamie Driscoll
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Bondi Gunmen Motivated by Islamic State, Says Australian PM

December 16, 2025 • 62 mins
More details emerge on the Bondi Beach gunmen Plus: MI6 warns of a possible Russian war with Europe, and Donald Trump confirms his plans to sue the BBC for $10bn.  With: Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu
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Gunmen Target Jewish Community In Bondi Beach, Killing 15

December 15, 2025 • 54 mins
Two gunmen have opened fire on a crowd of people celebrating Hanukkah on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15. Plus: Resident NHS doctors have voted to go on strike. With Michael Walker, Cody Dahler & Em Hilton.
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Reform Now UK’s Largest Party, Overtaking Labour

December 12, 2025 • 69 mins
Reform UK is now the country’s largest party, following the collapse of Labour’s membership. Plus: The Guardian has revealed that last year Britain threatened to defund the International Court of Justice if it prosecuted Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Juan David Rojas.
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Venezuela Condemns “Act of Piracy” From the United States

December 11, 2025 • 58 mins
Venezuela accuses the U.S of ‘piracy’ after they seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country’s coast. Plus: Starmer’s House of Lords reform, and Bonnie Blue Says She “Stands With Nigel Farage” With NoJusticeMTG, Curtis Daly & Luna Doom.
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Starmer Pushes to Reform European Human Rights Law

December 10, 2025 • 72 mins
Starmer wants tougher policing of Europe’s borders and reforms of the ECHR. Plus: “High risk of death” for Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, and Australia introduces a minimum age for social media use. With: Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG & Charlie Winstanley.
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Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People

December 9, 2025 • 72 mins
In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.
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