Novara Live

They unpack the shock of a high-profile royal arrest and the rare historical context around it. The conversation covers alleged misconduct, conflicting accounts, and questions about institutional accountability. They pivot to Reform UK’s plan to repeal the Equality Act and critique misleading claims about protections. Media moments and a bizarre radio interview spark a wider critique of political messaging and bias.

A heated look at a policy pledge that could push more children into poverty. A deep dive into why London is failing to hit housing targets and how land and mortgage markets choke building. A tense tech segment on AI safety, military pressure, and the ethics of autonomous weapons. A glimpse at China’s humanoid robots and what mass automation means for jobs and inequality.

They unpack Nigel Farage unveiling a tiny Reform UK ‘shadow cabinet’ and what that means for the party. They debate polling that shows Reform’s appeal but questions about governing credibility. They cover the uproar over postponing local elections and the political fallout. They discuss pro-Palestine boycott door-knocking controversies and claims about antisemitism. They touch on Hillary Clinton alleging a Trump-era cover-up of Epstein files.

Laura Webster, Editor of The National, is a reporter who led the paper’s investigation into APCO and Labour Together. She recounts how The National uncovered targeted smear reports and why Westminster press missed it. The conversation covers intimidation tactics used against independent journalists. They also discuss the wider political fallout and questions about accountability.

Helena (NoJusticeMTG), political commentator and Novara contributor, discusses political fallout for liberal democracy and Labour. Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, describes the judicial review, the group’s tactics and what the ruling means for their direct action. They talk courts, arrests, media narratives and the political consequences in short, punchy segments.

Alfie Potts Harmer, football documentarian on Jim Ratcliffe’s role at Manchester United. Dalia Gebrial, political commentator unpacking power, the Epstein files and the rise of the right. They discuss possible coordination to unseat Theresa May, Bannon and Epstein’s messaging on Brexit, survivors’ accountability, Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration remarks, and the politics of taxation and elite power.

A deep dive into a controversial peerage and the questioning of how political vetting failed. A chilling resignation from an AI safety lead sparks debate about safeguards and existential risk. Tensions over AI's economic impact and global tech rivalry get explored. New revelations about Epstein-linked figures and uneasy media interviews round out the show.

Richard Sanders, filmmaker and investigative reporter who exposed Jeffrey Epstein in a 2019 Channel 4 film. He recounts meeting Virginia Giuffre, how Epstein’s social circles worked, Ghislaine Maxwell’s recruiting role, links between Epstein and British and US elites, the little black book revelations, and troubling reports of videos, blackmail and political access.

Richard Sanders, investigative reporter who exposed Epstein-Prince Andrew links, discusses his work tracing Jeffrey Epstein, contacting Virginia Giuffre, and gaps in released files. Conversation covers Ghislaine Maxwell’s role, claims about elite networks and a sensational threesome allegation. Brief segments also tackle recent Labour turmoil and vetting concerns.

Helena (NoJusticeMTG), political commentator known for sharp left-wing analysis, dissects calls for Keir Starmer to quit and the internal Labour power plays. She probes who actually drives Starmer’s project and critiques media failures over Mandelson. The conversation also dives into reporting on Epstein’s possible Mossad links and the murky finance and influence networks around him.