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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.

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

Michael Walker speaks to climatologist Zeke Hausfather about global warming, geoengineering & more.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

As pressure mounts on the PM over the future of North Sea oil, we speak to Dale Vince, founder of the world's first green energy company, about why he's had a change of heart over drilling. Plus: Good news as ULEZ proves its worth in the lungs of the capital's children and the jury returns no-verdict on all charges against seven defendants in the Elbit Systems break-in. Finally, we look at some of your feedback on the Jason Arday tragedy. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Dale Vince & Dr Laura-Jane Smith.

Tens of thousands have attended a Trafalgar Square vigil to pay tribute to the late Professor Jason Arday. Plus: Reform proposes a £50bn welfare cut. This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, don't hesitate to reach out to Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan With NoJusticeMTG & Banseka Kayembe.

Professor Jason Arday has been found dead at his home, following intense scrutiny of his personal life and academic career by the media. This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, don't hesitate to reach out to Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

Farage is victorious in his valiant quest to wrest control of Clacton-On-Sea from the clutches of an intergalactic bin! So why didn't he show up to celebrate?  Plus: Ed Milliband breaks back into the climate debate as wildfires cause hospitalisations & property damage in the Midlands. With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.

Last month, Nigel Farage resigned as an MP, in the hope that winning a by-election would clear his name as questions mounted over his personal finances. Voters in Clacton go to the polls today, but will his gamble pay off? Plus: A former Israeli combat medic details war crimes against children in an interview with Haaretz, Owen Jones takes on one of Israel's cheerleaders, and Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

Burnham belatedly calls an emergency COBRA meeting on the UK droughts, will it be too little too late? Plus: The UK heatwave has pummelled productivity & the ascendant US Democratic Socialists narrowly lose the primary race for governor of Wisconsin. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, James Meadway & Branco Marcetic.

Burnham unveils a raft of measures to save the local high street while Britain continues to burn.  Plus: Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms are being blamed for the chronic overcrowding in prisons & is “Shrinkflation” the ultimate signifier of late stage capitalism? With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

UK farmers have warned that food shortages are likely following ‘very poor' crop yields caused by droughts. Plus: Student loan holders face a ‘ticking timebomb' of debt and higher taxes, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez weighs in on Woke 1.0, and several football federations are calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Paul Behrens. Buy Downstream IRL tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/bb9wxv-novara-medias-downstream-irl-trauma-farming-21st-sep-earth-london-tickets Chris Packham's petition to hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767687

A third night of anti-migrant protests in Thetford, Norfolk has forced asylum seekers to flee their homes. Plus: Controversial plans to build a data centre in Brick Lane have been approved, droughts are changing the face of England, and the Cambridge plagiarism scandal surrounding Jason Arday continues to dominate the headlines. With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe & Adrienne Buller.

Donald Trump's so-called ‘Board of Peace' has issued its first building contract in Gaza, and it's for a military base. Plus: New EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force, Kemi Badenoch appoints a former neo-nazi to an advisory position, and Rupert Lowe gives a car-crash interview to BBC Radio 4. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Caroline Russell.

Greens Leader Zack Polanski attempts to apply pressure on the PM to move the climate crisis up his agenda. Plus: The Israel Lobby finally loses a race in the US senate & we speak to an expert about the latest AI powered security breaches.  With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, James Meadway & Dr Adel Bibi.

Andy Burnham has tightened the rules on early prison releases, preventing serious sex offenders from being freed under the scheme. Plus: A Cambridge plagiarism scandal enters the political mainstream, and former cabinet minister Harriet Harman says men should be barred from the next Labour leadership race. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

The Ceuta migrant crisis effects continue to ripple throughout politics at home and abroad. Plus: Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pictured meeting with the Red Cross, her first sighting in over two years. Is the Burmese military leadership finally softening its stance on the controversial figure?  With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

Burnham and Louise Haigh have unveiled their plans for funding devolution, do they stack up? Plus: A number of Burnham's new ministers are under scrutiny for historic statements on Israel's genocide, Spain's army tries to stop African migrants entering its African enclave, and Diane Abbott has been re-admitted into the Labour Party. With Steven Methven & Paul Holden.

We look at Andy Burnham’s proposals for fixing a care system that is universally regarded as unfit for purpose. Plus: We ask The Greens' Manchester Mayoral candidate about the latest controversy surrounding her party, FIFA President Infantino can't stop/won't stop making headlines and is the Anthropic CEO going to be the first person to rise up against our new digital overlords, even as he builds them? With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

Andy Burnham has said he is “on a mission” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), but has stopped short of pledging a concrete target. Plus: The number of millionaires in Britain is falling, Reform UK appears to be having a complete meltdown,  With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

Firefighters are still battling devastating wildfires across Europe, with hundreds of thousands of people having been evacuated from their homes. Plus: Burnham lays out his plan for social care in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg, a woman has been killed in a horrific attack on Berlin Pride, and India's Cockroach Janta Party strikes a blow against Modi. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Laurie Laybourn & Jayati Ghosh.

Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls, citing Scotland's scheme as her reason. We ask an expert if she's right.  Plus: Europe is further engulfed in flame, Musk gifts further insights into his insanity to The Economist & Saudi Arabia have learned to stop worrying and love The Bomb. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Beth Stratford & Dave Ward.

Trump is “very disappointed” by Yemeni Houthis' attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen. Plus: Burnham's first-week policy-blitz continues apace.  We talk to Julia Davies of Patriotic Millionaires about their latest headline-grabbing plea to pay more tax.   And finally, a prominent Zionist Democrat gets his clock cleaned by Krystal Ball on Breaking Points. With NoJusticeMTG, Barry Malone & Julia Davies.

We take a look at the new Prime Minister's bulging inbox and weigh up his options. Plus: Mamdani isn't going to arrest Netenyahu on entering New York, but he isn't exactly rolling out the red carpet either. Finally, AI lies, cheats and steals its way through the internet, so why are mathematicians championing its latest test results? With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

Andy Burnham has announced his final cabinet picks and we examine the new policy announcements he claims will ease financial pressures on working people. Plus: Why Britain needs public ownership of water, and Trump's tariff war ramps up against Canada. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has pledged to build a new economy, end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living crisis. Can he deliver?  Plus: We speak to IPPR North's Mirte Boot about Burnham's plan to devolve power away from Westminster. And finally, what will be the new Prime Minister's approach to dealing with a certain Donald J. Trump? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Mirte Boot.

Andy Burnham gives his first speech as leader of the Labour Party ahead of moving into Number 10 on Monday. Is Farage already on the run? Plus: The US is ramping up its attacks on Iran's infrastructure. A risky strategy ahead of the midterms? Finally, Infantino unveils a new Superbowl-style FIFA World Cup winners ring. Is there anything he won't hawk? With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.

Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Britain, as the Met Office warns that extreme UK weather is becoming “the new normal”. Plus: Starmer marks his last day as Labour leader, Gary Lineker takes Andy Burnham to task on Gaza, and right-wingers are losing it over Argentina's World Cup performance. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Joanne Trafford.

Burnham has appeared to rule out Ed Miliband as chancellor, seen by many as the progressive choice – what does it mean for his impending premiership? Plus: It's England vs Argentina, on and off the field!  We dissect Aaron's recent viral appearance on The Telegraph with the man himself. Finally, a victim of the forced adoption scandal tells us of the “genetic bewilderment” she and many like her have endured for decades. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani & Debbie Iromlou.

The US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point. Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre, and we speak to historian Dr Andrew Smith about French identity, football and the surging far-right. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

The investigation into the murder of Anne Widdecombe has been handed to counter-terror police, contradicting the police's initial announcements. Plus: Can Shabana Mahmood avoid a diplomatic incident with Pakistan over the deportation of a convicted sex offender? It's England vs Argentina, again! We take a look at the high-mileage derby through the ages.  Finally, in this summer of sport, Stevenson faces off against Neidle in a heavyweight economist slugfest. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.

Michael Walker sits down with Naomi Klein for a discussion on the climate crisis, fascism and more.

The US and Iran are back to tit-for-tat strikes as both countries vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: We speak to the Greens candidate Geraldine Coggins, who is hoping to fill Andy Burnham's shoes in the Manchester mayoral race, and Robert Jenrick has found himself in hot water over his finances. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

With Michael Walker & The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot.

Amid scrutiny over his finances, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation from parliament. Can a by-election victory clear his name? Plus: French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has been ordered to wear an ankle tag, Trump's FIFA favours have done no good for the US team, and the proposed UK Media Bill threatens to stifle independent creators – is Novara Media at risk? With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

We discuss the wildest political moments from the FIFA World Cup as Donald Trump appears to be meddling with the beautiful game. Plus: Is time running out for Nigel Farage? With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.

Trump has been cashing in on this phase of his Presidency on an unprecedented scale, will there be any kind of reckoning? Plus: We take a look at the first of Burnham's loose policy declarations. And finally, how much freedom is too much freedom? With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.

As Russia batters Kyiv, we take a look at the vanishing concept of the frontline in an age of drone warfare. A new report sheds light on the horrific, systemised use of sexual violence by Irsraeli forces on Palestinian detainees. Read the full report here: https://predatorystate.org/ Plus: Morgan McSweeney sticks his head above the parapet & newly-crowned ‘lesbian fashion icon' Keir Starmer claims the “gayest parliament in the world”. With Helena NJMTG, Steven Methven & Professor Stephanie Wahab.

We speak to a top economist about her vision for moving past economic growth as the bench mark for a country’s success. With Michael Walker & Professor Jayati Ghosh.

The Prime Minister has announced a £15bn increase in military spending, to be funded by cutting investment budgets in other areas. Plus: Anti-immigrant protests sweep South Africa, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of child sexual abuse, and a look at the ‘anti-woke Davos' taking aim at UK net-zero policies. With Steven Methven, Barry Malone & Khem Rogaly.

Andy Burnham has laid his plan for devolving power away from Westminster over the next decade, pledging a ‘No 10 for the north' and ‘growth in every postcode'. Plus: Trump has announced new peace talks with Iran, and we discuss the new Democratic Socialists taking the US by storm. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & James Meadway.

Is Andy Burnham capable of leading Britain in a more positive direction? We asked Jeremy Corbyn. Plus: The real reason why Europe is losing to Asia. With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.

Andy Burham has thoroughly disappointed the Labour left, appointing a former Blair minister as his Chief of Staff. Plus: We speak to Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman about his fight for affordable housing in London. With NoJusticeMTG & Dallia Gebrial.

With Britain experiencing a record heatwave, our studio is currently above safe working temperatures for our staff and streaming equipment. In place of a live episode, we spoke to Dr Ella Gilbert about the present climate emergency. With Michael Walker.

Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain's 7th leader in ten years. Can he do a better job than his predecessors? Plus: Climate scientists warn that record June temperatures in the UK should be a wake-up call, and a decade on from Brexit we check in on how Nigel Farage is doing. With NoJusticeMTG & Paul Holden.