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Dom Davies, author of The Broken Promise of Infrastructure, discusses why Britain feels broken with crumbling bridges, failing systems, and colonial railways' lasting impact. They explore the shift from 'public works' to 'neoliberal infrastructure,' emotional connections to public services, community resistance, and the link between road rage and Thatcher's ideology. The importance of empowering communities and investing in equitable infrastructure for a better future is emphasized.

Keir Milburn joins to discuss the origins of the Premier League, influenced by '80s hooliganism and Murdoch's TV empire leading to Big Five dominance. They also touch on Labour's plan for football and reflect on England v Slovakia. Tune in for more on Euro 2024 next week!

Investigative journalist Matt Kennard discusses corporate media, secret intelligence services, and challenges in journalism. Topics include US military power, CIA activities, propaganda, influence of the Israel lobby, and conflicts of interest in various organizations.

Novara Media co-founder James Butler joins Eleanor Penny to discuss Britain's political landscape at a crucial juncture. Topics include the decline of the Conservative Party, Labour's challenges, globalist conspiracy theories, social media influence, and potential surprises in the upcoming election.

Author David Goldblatt discusses the influence of billionaires in football and accusations of 'sportswashing.' Plus, analysis on Southgate's strategy for England's national team and the complexities of football governance.

If you mention the Israel lobby in the mainstream media then, more often than not, you’ll face accusations of antisemitism. There are of course people who talk about the Israel lobby in antisemitic terms, but that doesn’t undermine the fact that it exists, and has existed for well over a century. This week’s guest is Israeli historian and author Ilan Pappé. His new book details the origins of zionism and the struggles against it throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. He joins Aaron to discuss Harold Wilson, Nye Bevan, AIPAC, Labour Friends of Israel and the Christian roots of Zionism. Ilan’s new book is ‘Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic’

Mick Lynch, the General Secretary of the RMT, emphasizes voting for Labour, council housing importance, and activism on key issues like Palestine. The discussion covers challenges supporting Labour, rethinking police funding, housing decline, urban planning struggles, immigration complexities, trade unions' significance, and the need for a socialist movement within the Labour Party.

Former chief political correspondent Peter Oborne discusses the potential collapse of the Conservative Party, reasons for decline, capture by the far right, impact on civil society, financialization in British politics, Boris Johnson's leadership flaws, decline of British conservatism, media influence, scrutiny on political figures, upcoming election uncertainties, and criticism of Labour leader.

Author Andy Beckett discusses the enduring legacy of key Labour left figures like Tony Benn and Jeremy Corbyn. They delve into the challenges faced by left-wing politicians, the rise and fall of Corbynism, and the hope for the left in British politics

Was the Iraq War the exception or the rule? Throughout the twentieth century, Labour governments have been involved in some of Britain’s most disastrous colonial acts: the partition of India, the counter-insurgency in Malaya, and the Nakba. So, what can we expect this time? Eleanor Penny asks David Wearing, author of AngloArabia: Why Gulf Wealth Matters to Britain. Support independent journalism: https://novaramedia.com/support/