Novara Live

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  War Looms In The Red Sea As Houthis & Saudi Arabia Clash 15.09.2026 1h 21min

  13 people have been injured overnight in the latest escalation of the Houthis’ attacks on Saudi Arabia. Plus: A delve into the economic realities that Burnham’s agenda will have to contend with, the Celtic nations of the UK say “Westminster’s time is coming to an end” in a new pact, the US is militarising space, and rapper Macklemore has been kicked off the Ed Sheeran tour for supporting Palestine. With NoJusticeMTG, Aaron Bastani & Laura Webster.
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  How Israel’s Lobby Captured the US Government | With Eli Clifton & Ian Lustick 15.09.2026 52min

  Steven Methven speaks to Eli Clifton & Ian Lustick, authors of “Israel’s Lobby, America in the Grip of a Foreign Power”
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  Reform’s Crypto Billionaires Break British Donation Records 14.09.2026 1h 16min

  As Reform’s crypto-billionaire backers break consecutive records for political donations, will the government change the rules? Plus: The Houthis bombing of a Saudi pipeline has sent oil to $108 dollars per barrel, and experts agree that AI development should be slowed, inevitably Trump has other ideas.  With Michael Walker & Steven Methven.
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  Far Right Brands Lifeboat Volunteers “Traitors” 11.09.2026 1h 15min

  The Lifeboat charity RNLI has warned its volunteers against wearing its branding in public in light of harassment from far right agitators. Plus: Albanians have been protesting for over 100 days against a luxury hotel development by the Trump family, we speak to veteran science writer Robert Wright about the growing panic over AI & Hilary Clinton has a surprising stance on October 7.  With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Robert Wright.
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  Trump Promises Hunk Of Cash At Republican Convention 10.09.2026 1h 9min

  Donald Trump has promised a $5000 check to every American if the Republicans win the mid-terms. Now, JD Vance has appeared to walk back that offer. Plus: Kemi Badenoch defends massive proposed cuts to benefits, we speak to a Palestine Action activist’s mother who was denied a mortgage by her bank, new far right poster boy Danny Tommo embarrasses himself in front of his footsoldiers, and two of the Inbetweeners declare intergenerational war. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial, & Emma Kamio.
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  Ed Miliband Defiant Against Critics Of Settler Sanctions 09.09.2026 1h 21min

  As the UK’s Chief Rabbi decries the new settler sanctions, we speak to Palestine’s UK ambassador for his reaction.   Plus: England’s youth are (nearly) leading the western world in reading, science & maths, and Anthropic loses an employee over their reckless race to AIG. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Husam Zomlot & Garrison Lovely.
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  Israel Furious Over New UK Sanctions on Illegal Settlements 08.09.2026 1h 17min

  Foreign secretary Ed Miliband has announced new economic sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Plus: Billionaire Chris Rokos makes headlines as he plans to leave for Greece, but is the UK tax system really to blame? With Steven Methven, Banseka Kaymebe, Daniel Levy & Tom Guha.
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  Far Right Clash With Police in Portsmouth 07.09.2026 1h 19min

  Masked far right thugs gathered in Portsmouth to intimidate a group of asylum seekers last night, organised by a close connection of Tommy Robinson.  Plus: A shock win for the AfD in German elections has rattled the incumbents, we speak to a climate protestor who helped organise the action at the Reform conference & we stand in solidarity with a great British pint! With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Isabella Weber.
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  Reform UK Busted in Channel Four Investigation 04.09.2026 1h 18min

  The fallout from a Channel 4 undercover exposé on Reform has enveloped the nation, but has anyone at their conference noticed? Plus: Could the failings of Open AI’s security broker a rapprochement with China? Finally, we do some soul searching on our coverage of China.  With Michael Walker, Jonny Ball & Kyle Chan.
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  Zack Polanski Wants Keir Starmer’s Old Seat 03.09.2026 1h 7min

  Green Party leader Zack Polanski has announced his plan to stand in Keir Starmer’s vacated seat of Holborn and St Pancras. Plus: The bond markets are already punishing Andy Burnham, Novara’s Harriet Williamson reports from a Palestine Action press conference, and CBS joins Fox News in mounting Islamophobic attacks on Abdul El-Sayed. Downstream IRL Tickets: https://dice.fm/event/bb9wxv-novara-medias-downstream-irl-trauma-farming-21st-sep-earth-london-tickets Read Harriet Williamson’s reporting here: https://novaramedia.com/2026/09/03/palestine-action-prisoners-to-appeal-terrorist-sentences/ https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/20/were-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-palestine-action-activists-sentenced-as-terrorists-speak-out/ With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & James Meadway.
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  US Bomb Kills Five At Iranian Wedding 02.09.2026 1h 9min

  A US missile strike has killed at least five people at a civilian wedding in Iran. Plus: Andy Burnham faces Kemi Badenoch in his first PMQs, a new study has found that almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every year, and Gal Gadot has defended her role an upcoming movie about Bitcoin, that will feature entirely AI-generated sets. With Steven Methven, Baneska Kayembe, Vira Ameli & Jayakumar Chelaton.
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  Netanyahu Wants Full-Scale War in the West Bank 01.09.2026 54min

  2026 has been the most violent year on record for Palestinians in the West Bank, with 76 people having been killed either by settlers or the IDF. Plus: Keir Starmer is stepping down as an MP, a global backlash to Meta smart glasses is growing, and the British Museum has treated Peter Thiel to a private viewing of the Bayeux tapestry. With Steven Methven, Michael Walker & Tom Guha
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  Bonus Interview: Everything You Need To Know About The Monster El Niño 01.09.2026 1h

  Michael Walker speaks to climatologist Zeke Hausfather about global warming, geoengineering & more.
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  The Tech Backlash Is Here 28.08.2026 1h 9min

  As Meta cedes in court to the tune of billions & datacentre protests pick up momentum, is techno-futurism crashing? Plus: Digging up a golf green could be charged as terrorism & we speak to Nate Soares about the latest AI catastrophes. With Michael Walker, Richard Hames & Nate Soares.
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  US Declares Palestine Action a Global Terror Group 27.08.2026 1h 20min

  The US government has issued sanctions against Palestine Action, branding them a “transnational terror group”. Plus: Experts link deadly flash flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border to glacial collapse, we discuss whether it’s time to ditch the Office for Budget Responsibility, and why Fox News has made Hasan Piker its enemy no. 1. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Steven Methven.
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  Why Dolly Parton Is An Absolute Icon 26.08.2026 48min

  Dolly Parton, singer, film star & philanthropist, has died at the age of 80.  Plus: A vaccine for melanoma fuels hope in a cure for cancer & we take a look at the crypto company linking the fortunes of Trump & Reform. With Michael Walker, Joe Stone, Saloni Dattani & Sam Bright.
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  US Globalises Economic War With Iran 25.08.2026 56min

  The Trump administration has unveiled widespread sanctions against “Iran’s financial connections around the globe”. Plus: Two proposed datacentres could surpass the entirety of ExxonMobil’s UK emissions, and Rupert Lowe is earning eyewatering sums from posting on Elon Musk’s X. With Steven Methven, Banseka Kayembe & Trita Parsi. Buy tickets for Downstream IRL with Naomi Klein: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/novaramedia/2364456
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  Burnham, Zelenskyy & Autonomous Drones 24.08.2026 1h 7min

  Burnham visits Ukraine to affirm support & share long range missile designs. Plus: Mark Ruffalo Vs The Israel Lobby, a Chinese robot is faster than Usain Bolt & Sam Altman is having second thoughts. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.  
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  Revealed: New UK Datacentre’s Massive Carbon Footprint 21.08.2026 50min

  With the record heatwaves subsiding & El Nino on its way, Havering council decides this is the perfect moment to announce the UK’s largest datacentre build.  Plus: We interview the authors of a new book on Israel’s lobby, and Greenpeace send a scorched earth message to Andy Burnham. With Steven Methven, NoJusticeMTG, Eli Clifton & Ian Lustick.
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  IDF Opens Criminal Investigation Into Murder Of Hind Rajab 20.08.2026 1h 8min

  The IDF has opened a criminal investigation into the murder of five year old Hind Rajab, her family and 15 other Palestinians in Gaza in 2025. Plus: Ed Milliband is talking tough on West Bank settlements and is the UAE the most rogue actor to ever be called an ally? With NoJusticeMTG & Barry Malone.