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ACFM 51: Heroes

The ACFM crew offer a weird-left perspective on the role of the hero (and heroine) in politics and culture. Nadia, Jem and Keir assess theories of Great Men, the myth of the hero’s journey and the lure of the anti-hero with ideas from Weber and Hegel…

Novara FM: Are India and Pakistan Gambling with Nuclear War? w/ Mohamad Junaid

Last week, a terrorist attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir sparked a rapid military escalation: planes were shot down, thousands were arbitrarily detained, the houses of suspect’s families were blown up. How did we get to a situation in which the safet…

Downstream: Why the Left Fails to Connect With People w/ Jimmy The Giant

Not long ago, Kieren Owen AKA Jimmy The Giant was in the ‘alt right pipeline’. He believed in the tyranny of the welfare system, thought ‘woke culture’ was dangerous for society and that Tommy Robinson’s imprisonment was a result of draconian governm…

Novara Debates: Are Labour Doomed?

Ash Sarkar, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani debate: could the Labour Party be heading for a trouncing? Help us build people-powered media: https://novara.media/support

Novara Debates: Can Reform Win A General Election?

Ash Sarkar, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani debate one of the most pressing questions of the day: can Reform UK win a general election? Might it even win the next one? Help us build people-powered media: https://novara.media/support

Novara FM: A New Era For The World’s Billion Catholics w/ Matthew Sitman

A new Pope has been chosen by the conclave. But how much can one man, even one appointed by the Holy Spirit, do to transform one of the most powerful institutions in the world? Richard Hames spoke to Matthew Sitman of the Know Your Enemy podcast abou…

Downstream: Is Christianity Back? Gen Z’s Search For Meaning w/ Lamorna Ash

What do Christianity and communism have in common?  Are Nuns missing out on their lives, or living their best one? And can attending church once a week provide a more healing alternative to modern wellness culture,

Local Election Results REACT With Aaron + Michael

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

Committed: 4. Was Prison Worth It?

Just Stop Oil has ended its campaign of direct action, yet many activists still face years in prison. In the final episode, Rivkah and Clare find out whether their commitment to their cause has wavered. They also speak to veteran climate campaigner R…

Committed: 3. How Does It Feel When They Choose Activism Over You?

In episode three, Clare and Rivkah find out what it’s like to see your loved ones locked up. How do the Just Stop Oil prisoners’ families make sense of their crimes? When your partner is in prison, how can your relationship survive?