Podcasts about Ash Sarkar

21st-century British writer and activist

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TyskySour
Brexiteers Throw Tantrum Over Starmer's New EU Deal

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 57:21


Keir Starmer has signed a loose new trade agreement with the European Union. Nigel Farage claims it will “end” the British fishing industry. Plus: Israel's intensified ground assault on Gaza; and Gary Lineker has resigned from the BBC as Match of the Day host. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Anand Menon and Antonio Brito Guterres.

Iain Dale All Talk
315. Ash Sarkar

Iain Dale All Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 49:53


Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to the journalist and activist Ash Sarkar. They discuss how her political viewpoint has changed over the years, what social media is doing to our political discourse and how the Labour Party's doing - as well as Ash's new book MINORITY RULE: ADVENTURES IN THE CULTURE WAR. Ash also takes calls from LBC listeners.

TyskySour
Trump Meets Syria's Former-Militant President

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 60:12


Donald Trump has met with Syria's President and former HTS commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, following the announcement that all US sanctions on Syria would be lifted. Plus: Israel intensifies its attack on Gaza; and Zarah Sultana takes aim at Keir Starmer. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Novara Media
Novara Debates: Are Labour Doomed?

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 65:12


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 Media
Novara Debates: Can Reform Win A General Election?

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 68:58


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

TyskySour
Israeli Cabinet Approves Plan to “Capture All of Gaza”

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 66:32


The Israeli government has unanimously approved a plan to capture the whole of Gaza and occupy it indefinitely. Plus: Interviews with Zack Polanski and John Curtice. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
World Court Begins Hearing on Israel's Siege of Gaza

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 67:42


The International Court of Justice has begun a hearing into Israel's humanitarian obligations in Gaza. Plus: Huge power outages in Spain and Portugal; and new EHRC advice states that trans women should not be allowed to use women's toilets. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Ahmed Abu Riziq.

TyskySour
Pope Dies One Day After Calling to End War on Gaza

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 60:37


Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following several weeks of illness. We speak to Paul Fleming, Equity union leader and Catholic, about the Pope's political legacy. Plus: Thousands demonstrate against the Supreme Court's ruling on the legal definition of woman. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and TransLucent's Steph Richards.

TyskySour
The Race to Save British Steel

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 56:51


The UK government is racing to keep Britain's last steel blast furnaces in operation. Plus: Why Donald Trump has already lost his trade war with China; and Israel destroys the last functioning hospital in Gaza City. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Commonwealth's Mathew Lawrence.

Die neuen Zwanziger
Trumps Panik, Wirtschaftskrieg, Aufrüstungsdebatte, SALON-Teaser

Die neuen Zwanziger

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 40:59 Transcription Available


Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://feed.neuezwanziger.de/link/21941/17004434/spotifys-mood-machine-krachts-air-varoufakis-zur-zollpolitik-thomas-wagners-soziologen-humans-fernseh-ki-atomkrieg-schoene-lieder-minority-rule 486b2b88f46363f31e8e12e574cb5b65 Wolfgang und Stefan treffen sich vorm Salon Am meisten überrascht von Spotifys Erfolg ist offenbar die Gründerriege von Spotify selbst. Junge Menschen, die technikaffin sehr reich wurden, davon träumen, den Tod auszutricksen und zum Teil seit Jahren keine Arbeit mehr in die Plattform stecken, sondern nur noch von ihrer Rendite leben - haben es mit einer Kundschaft zu tun, die einfach von Moment zu Moment einen guten Soundtrack sucht. Sie starteten als Werbeplattform, verstanden sich als Musiksuchmaschine, überzeugten mit einem Instant-Play-Button und stellten dann fest, dass das jahrzehntelang bewährte Konzept der Kuration auch für ihre Plattform taugt. Also überschreiben sie jetzt Suchanfragen und kümmern sich um "perfect fit content". Der für alles zentrale Grundbegriff lautet: Flattening. Wir reden ausführlich darüber. Dann besprechen wir Romane und weitere Literatur zum Atomkrieg, Trumps Zollplan und seine Panikattacke, Nachkriegssoziologie, Smart-Homes und GPT als Fernsehzuschauer. Außerdem heute die Legitimation: Ihr dürft eure Podcasts schneller hören! Termine KÄS-Termine 2025: Fr. 20.06. / Fr. 19.09. / Fr. 19.12. per Mail: neuezwanziger@diekaes.de SOMMERSALON am 23. August! Tickets gibts hier Literatur Spotify hat unser Hören verändert, macht den Musiker zum Content-Creator und verändert die Emotionen und Stimmungen der Gesellschaft. In ihrem Buch "Mood Machine. The Rise of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist" untersucht Liz Pelly detailliert, wie KIs und Algorithmen immer mehr die Musikproduktion dominieren. simonandschuster.com Christian Kracht legt mit "Air" einen rätselhaften Roman vor: Moderne und archaische Welten überlagern sich, die Schrift gerät abhanden, der Minimalismus ist plötzlich nicht nur eine Mode. kiwi-verlag.de Donald Trump fantasiert seit Jahrzehnten über Zölle. Jetzt wurde es ernst und er bekam eine Panikattacke. Wir lesen von seinen Beratern und ein Lagebild von Yannis Varoufakis. stefanschulz.notion.site "Abenteuer der Moderne. Die großen Jahre der Soziologie. 1949 - 1969" heißt das neue Buch von Thomas Wagner, in dem er keine trockene Einführung in die Soziologie der frühen Bundesrepublik bietet, sondern anhand der schwierigen bis freundschaftlichen Beziehung zwischen dem rechten Arnold Gehlen und dem linken Theodor W. Adorno zeigt, wie ein Fach seine Renaissance erlebt und die Kunst Gegenpole verbindet. klett-cotta.de Human Nagafi hat Fernsehen geschaut und sich die Argumente einer "Hart aber fair"-Sendung von GPT kartographieren lassen. linkedin.com Brauchen wir dringend mehr atomare Aufrüstung? Spielt Putin nur mit unserer Angst? Wie hilfreich ist die Spieltheorie? Diese und weitere Fragen beantwortet der analytische Philosoph Olaf Müller in seinem lesenswerten Buch "Atomkrieg. Eine Warnung". reclam.de Lena Bültena sagt, ihr dürft eure Podcasts schneller hören. Im Zweifel macht es euch noch klüger. zeit.de Das Smart-Home ist inzwischen in jeder Neubausiedlung angekommen, die Superreichen aber rücken plötzlich von der Technologie ab, erläutert Alexandra Abramian. hollywoodreporter.com Werden wir von einer Minderheit regiert? Ja, sagt Ash Sarkar und klärt über eine Paradoxie auf. Wir warten mit ihr auf die angekündigte Revolution. bloomsbury.com Die aus Kairo stammende Sopranistin Fatma Said verliebte sich schon als Kind in das deutsche Kunstlied. Auf ihrem neuen sensationellen Album "Lieder" präsentiert sie Werke von Schubert, Mendelssohn, Brahms und Schumann. warnerclassics.com Komm' in den Salon. Es gibt ihn via Webplayer & RSS-Feed (zum Hören im Podcatcher deiner Wahl, auch bei Apple Podcasts und Spotify). Wenn du Salon-Stürmer bist, lade weitere Hörer von der Gästeliste ein. full Wolfgang und Stefan treffen sich vorm Salon no Stefan Schulz und Wolfgang M. Schmitt 2459

TyskySour
Stocks Plunge After Trump Doubles Down on Trade War

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 58:40


Global financial markets have gone into a tailspin as Donald Trump doubles down on his trade war with the rest of the world. Plus: Elon Musk appears to break ranks with Donald Trump; and two Labour MPs have been deported by Israel. With Michael Walker, Yanis Veroufakis and Ash Sarkar.

Iain Dale - The Whole Show
Do Trump's tariffs prove Brexiteers right?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 148:07


Do Trump's tariffs prove Brexiteers right?Plus, journalist Ash Sarkar takes your calls on her new book.

TyskySour
Israel Orders Palestinians to Leave Rafah or Face Further Violence

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 67:55


Israel has ordered the evacuation of Rafah ahead of a potential new offensive. Plus: We speak to Alice Cappelle about Marine Le Pen being barred from running for president; Trump refuses to rule out running for a third term. Hosted by Ash Sarkar & Helena NoJusticeMTG and featuring Alice Cappelle.

TyskySour
Oscar-Winning Palestinian Filmmaker Beaten and Kidnapped

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 59:26


Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal has been beaten and kidnapped by armed Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers. Plus: Israel has killed two more journalists in Gaza. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.

Media Confidential
Ash Sarkar: ‘Media is politics by other means'

Media Confidential

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 43:01


Journalist and political commentator Ash Sarkar joins Alan and Lionel to talk about her debut book Minority rule, adventures in the culture war, which tackles free speech and how so-called culture wars have been manufactured to stoke division and influence politics. How have cultural battles eclipsed economic struggle in public debate? Ash examines the media's role in fuelling the culture wars, the impact of social media algorithms on political discourse, and how class interests shape coverage of figures like Jeremy Corbyn and Nigel Farage. She also reflects on the future of Novara Media, whether the UK is following a global shift toward right-wing politics, and the challenges of building sustainable left-wing media. Can there ever be a left-wing Joe Rogan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spectator Radio
Table Talk: Ash Sarkar

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 24:38


Ash Sarkar is a journalist, academic and political activist known for her commentary on social justice and democratic socialism. She is a senior editor at Novara Media, and her work has been published extensively. Ash's debut book, Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War, examines how ruling elites exploit cultural divisions to maintain power. On the podcast, she tells Liv and Lara about early memories of her grandmother's paratha, why she is not a vegetarian and why she prefers to think of herself as a ‘Cava communist' as opposed to a Champagne socialist. Photo credit: Jonathan Ring

Table Talk
With Ash Sarkar

Table Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 24:38


Ash Sarkar is a journalist, academic and political activist known for her commentary on social justice and democratic socialism. She is a senior editor at Novara Media, and her work has been published extensively. Ash's debut book, Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War, examines how ruling elites exploit cultural divisions to maintain power. On the podcast, she tells Liv and Lara about early memories of her grandmother's paratha, why she is not a vegetarian and why she prefers to think of herself as a ‘Cava communist' as opposed to a Champagne socialist. Photo credit: Jonathan Ring

Serious Danger
166: Cyclone Alfred, Big Tech & Snowflakery in the Arts

Serious Danger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 70:14


Alt episode title for Stewart Lee nerds: Snowflake/Cyclone Emerald prepares for Alfred to visit. First up she and Tom take a look at the survey results of our listener survey. Then, Greens announce some new policies (17:01) - a ban of native forest logging and price gouging, and a tax on Big Tech. Are we living in techno feudalism? Then, you’re all a bunch of snowflakes! (42:25) Tom has some thoughts about the rise of even more snowflakery on the right, as Peter Garrett dances on Gina Rinehart’s grave, and the National Gallery and Creative Australia gave in instantly to the slightest pressure and sold out Aussie arts. Finally, a call to action (1:07:11). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Inside The Greens #8 : Leadership debates & neoliberals on bikes” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SIXTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Call to action - Cyclone Alfred - volunteer for flood/cyclone recovery Elizabeth Watson-Brown/Ryan: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsGLq4Ap0rge1-gEyb6FpiGYe9kl-safk7HCF6Lqloxmd_eA/viewform Max Chandler-Mather/Griffith: https://www.maxchandlermather.com/climate_volunteer Stephen Bates/ Brisbane: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOI4a9qmE2hCqaS6QwaZcwHqwaJabvtNZDyzlpIQJnSRZehA/viewform Vic Greens Campaign conference March 22 2025 @ Trades Hall https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=20045 Upcoming Greens events: ​​https://greens.org.au/events Technofeudalism - https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/2024/02/04/technofeudalism-a-video-essay-summarising-the-book/ Jacobin ‘In Australia, Pro-Israel Politicians Are Attacking Artists’ - https://jacobin.com/2025/03/australia-venice-censorship-palestine-sabsabi Overland ‘Open letter on academic freedom, in solidarity with Randa Abdel-Fattah’ - https://overland.org.au/2025/02/open-letter-on-academic-freedom-in-solidarity-with-randa-abdel-fattah/ Novara Media ‘This Is Why The Right Are WINNING | Aaron Bastani meets Ash Sarkar’ https://youtu.be/ZS3UlB7aXmE Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TyskySour
Europe: “We're Stronger Than Russia”

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 66:55


At an EU summit, Polish PM Donald Tusk has said that Europe can win any military, financial or economic confrontation with Russia. Plus: Another house of lords member is caught up in a lobbying scandal; and Ash Sarkar weighs in on the two-tier policing row on Politics Live. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.

The Polyester Podcast
How The Left Turned On Woke

The Polyester Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 29:56


In a new interview, singer songwriter Sam Fender claimed he understood why young white men from Northern towns are being radicalised by misogynist social media influencers like Andrew Tate - it's because they're being accused of having privilege. In similarly convoluted language, Novara Media has rage baited the nation by releasing content claiming Woke Is Dead to promote Ash Sarkar's new book that includes questions on the effectiveness of identity politics.All in all, it feels like the left is turning its back on being societally progressive in order to win click bait points in the culture war and in this week's episode, hosts Ione and Gina ask why leftist figureheads are so happy to sell out their marginalised comrades in favour of media attention.Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member

Weekly Economics Podcast
Are we falling for the myth of minority rule? With Ash Sarkar

Weekly Economics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 46:47


We are living in a time of contradictions. For the last forty years, our politics and media have been dominated by neoliberal, right-wing voices - yet pundits insist that the UK is dominated by a woke, left-wing elite. Our politicians claim to champion the voices of the forgotten working class - yet working-class people are not seeing better wages, housing or healthcare. And the majority of people in this country are being screwed by the economic system - yet for some reason we seem unable to secure a better future for ourselves. So where did it all go wrong? Are we really ruled over by a censorious woke mob? Or is it all a convenient story, to distract us from the real villains? Ayeisha Thomas-Smith is joined by Ash Sarkar, journalist and author of Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War. Music by A.A Aalto (available: freemusicarchive.org), used under Creative Commons licence: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/. Produced by Katrina Gaffney and Margaret Welsh. The New Economics Podcast is brought to you by the New Economics Foundation. Find out more about becoming a NEF supporter at: neweconomics.org/donate/build-a-better-future New Economics Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No. 1055254

PoliticsJOE Podcast
The Ash Sarkar interview: Why woke is dead

PoliticsJOE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 51:32


We had the pleasure to be joined in the studio by journalist and author Ash Sarkar before the release of her new book Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War.During a wide ranging conversation we get into Keir Starmer's grip on power, the rise of the right and the death of identity politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The News Agents
Ash Sarkar: Is identity politics rotting the left?

The News Agents

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 47:19


Right now, culture wars seem to punctuate every moment of our daily lives. Politicising more and more and dividing people over issues both big and small. How have culture wars embedded themselves in so deeply in our politics? What if they are part of a wider design to keep the rich powerful? And how damaging have identity politics been for the left? Ash Sarkar sat down with Lewis to discuss these questions, which are at the heart of her new book 'Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War'. Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are now on sale! You can get your tickets for Manchester and Edinburgh here: https://articles.globalplayer.com/7giHoMavXLgdrd6gaC3GxWG7T8Editor: Tom HughesExecutive Producer: Louis DegenhardtProducer: Natalie IndgeDigital Editor: Michaela WaltersSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind BadewalDigital Journalist: Michael BaggsDon't forget you can also subscribe to our other News Agents podcasts via the link below:https://linktr.ee/thenewsagentsThe News Agents USA now have merch! Click here to buy yours now: https://store.global.com/collections/the-news-agentsThe News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

Novara Media
Downstream: This Is Why the Right Are Winning w/ Ash Sarkar

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 100:36


“I'm literally a communist, you idiot”. For almost a decade Ash Sarkar has been one of Britain's most prominent left wing political journalists. She first met Aaron Bastani in 2010, and was later invited on to the Novara FM podcast. It wasn't long before she was calling Piers Morgan an idiot on morning TV. Now […]

TyskySour
Starmer Pledges British Troops on Ground in Ukraine

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 68:41


Keir Starmer has said he will send troops to Ukraine to serve as peacekeepers if a deal with Russia is reached. Plus: Shocking new details if Israeli war crimes come to light. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Pod Save the UK
Adventures in the Culture War w/ Ash Sarkar

Pod Save the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 47:27


The government has spent the week trying to out-Reform Reform by stirring up yet another moral panic about immigration. The Home Office has been boasting about its crackdown on “foreign criminals and illegal immigrants” and filming immigration raids and deportations. At the same time, it has toughened up rules to make it almost impossible for refugees who arrive in the UK via illegal routes to become British citizens.Contributing editor of Novara Media Ash Sarkar joins Nish and Coco to discuss her new book ‘Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War' - highlighting how a minority elite are profiting from the chaos they create and how the “i” in identity politics can distract and divide progressive movements.And Health Minister Andrew Gwynne and Burnley MP Oliver Ryan - along with 11 Labour councillors - have been suspended from the Labour Party after it was alleged that they'd sent offensive messages to a whatsapp group chat lovingly entitled, “trigger me timbers”.CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS Shopify: https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk Useful LinksWrite to your MP about the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Billwww.fighttheantirefugeelaw/org https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/ GuestsAsh SarkarNathan Phillips Audio CreditsSkyChannel 5GB NewsITVPod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUKInsta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk 

Novara Media
Downstream: Elon Musk Wants to Be Napoleon w/ Will Davies

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 70:26


It's official – we're in the middle of an unprecedented vibe shift. Donald Trump's second term in the White House tips the political balance across the world. So, what happens next? And what defines the era that we're living in? Ash Sarkar is joined by Professor Will Davies, author of The Happiness Industry and Nervous […]

TyskySour
Hamas Halts Hostage Releases As Ceasefire Threatens to Unravel

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 58:28


After just three weeks the Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be unravelling. Plus: Labour's hard right turn on migration; and new polling on Gen Z's political leanings. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

The Munk Debates Podcast
Be it resolved, liberalism gets the big questions right

The Munk Debates Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 89:18


Liberal democracy has long been credited with the West’s economic development, social tolerance, personal freedoms, and the rule of law. And yet, in recent years, it's been blamed for everything from growing inequality, environmental degradation, political polarization, and cultural fragmentation. Its critics argue that liberalism’s failure to meet the moment has fueled trust societies and given rise to populist movements in the US, England, France, Germany, and even Canada. Is it time for a new, animating ideology? On this special edition of the Munk Debates podcast, we seek to answer this question featuring the best moments from the Munk Debate on the Crisis of Liberalism, which took place in the fall of 2023 in front of a sold out crowd of 3,000 people at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall. The debate resolution was: Be it resolved, liberalism gets the big questions right Arguing for the motion was the controversial former British M.P. and cabinet minister, Jacob Rees-Mogg. He was joined by the American writer and columnist who has shaped a generation’s thinking on the important issues of our time: George F. Will. Opposing the motion was U.K. journalist, self-avowed communist and popular leftist thinker, Ash Sarkar. Her debating partner was the disruptive and thought-provoking American social conservative, Sohrab Ahmari, author of the bestseller Tyranny Inc.: How Private Power Crushed American Liberty. The host of the Munk Debates is Rudyard Griffiths To support civil and substantive debate on the big questions of the day, consider becoming a Munk Member at https://munkdebates.com/membership Members receive access to our 15+ year library of great debates in HD video, a free Munk Debates book, newsletter and ticketing privileges at our live events. This podcast is a project of the Munk Debates, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering civil and substantive public dialogue - https://munkdebates.com/ Senior Producer: Ricki Gurwitz Editor: Kieran Lynch

Novara Media
Downstream: Why Are So Many People Lonely? w/ Shon Faye

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 69:35


Love is supposed to be the most universal human experience after death and taxes. So why do so many people feel like they're failing in it? Ash Sarkar is joined by Shon Faye, author of the bestselling book The Transgender Issue, to discuss her new book Love In Exile. They talk about how marriage has […]

TyskySour
Trump Launches Trade War, Reaches Deal With Mexico

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 54:36


Donald Trump has announced a raft of tariffs on international trade. Plus: Confessions from Keir Starmer's inner circle published in the Sunday Times. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
More Hostages Released By Hamas

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 54:29


Hamas and Israel have exchanged more hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement. Plus: Environmental campaigners have claimed a major victory in the Rosebank oilfield battle; and Donald Trump invokes Guantanamo Bay in his war on migrants. With Dalia Gebrial and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
Trump Becomes 47th US President

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 69:33


Trump begins his second term in office with an angry indictment of the liberal establishment. Plus: The ceasefire begins in Gaza, and the organisers are arrested at a Palestine solidarity march. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
Is Rachel Reeves on Her Way Out Already?

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 60:18


Rachel Reeves appears to be losing credibility with the financial markets, but is she really to blame? We ask economist Jo Michell. Plus: A former Labour minister has been arrested following his apprehension by a vigilante ‘paedophile hunter' group. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Novara Media
Downstream: 2024 Round Up: Gaza, Starmer and the Death of Woke

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 96:21


On the 10th of December, Ash Sarkar, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani discussed an epoch-defining year and its implications for the future. Is Starmer screwed? Are expansionist wars back? Has ‘woke' died? Find out in our end of year Downstream special.

TyskySour
Israel Drops “Earthquake Bomb” on Syria

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 58:53


An Israeli strike in Syria has caused tremors the size of a 3.1 magnitude earthquake. Plus: A Russian general is assassinated in Moscow; and Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
Rebels Retake Aleppo As Syrian Civil War Threatens to Reopen

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 65:38


Opposition fighters have launched a surprise offensive into Syria, taking control of President Assad's official residence. Plus: Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
2 Million Sign Musk-Backed Petition to Bring Down Starmer

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 54:21


A petition calling for a general election backed by Elon Musk has amassed over two million signatures. Plus: The huge climate deal at COP29 pitting poorer nations against richer ones. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
Ana Kasparian On Trump's Second Presidency

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 59:25


Michael Walker speaks to Ana Kasparian about Donald Trump's return to the White House and where the Democrats went wrong. Plus: Ash Sarkar reports from the Westminster farmers' protests. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
Joe Biden Approves Use of US Missiles Deep Inside Russia

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 64:45


Joe Biden has permitted Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles in Russia. Plus: Brazil's President Lula proposes a wealth tax for billionaires; and a right-wing columnist receives a visit from the police. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
Trump Picks Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theorist To Lead Health Department

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 81:01


Donald Trump has put an anti-vaxxer in charge of American healthcare. Plus: Leading climate experts warn that COP is not fit for purpose. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

TyskySour
Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to Resign Amid Church Abuse Scandal

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 64:54


The Archbishop of Canterbury is facing pressure to resign over accusations that he was implicated in the cover-up of an abuse scandal. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

Woman's Hour
Saoirse Ronan's viral moment, Mother on hunger strike, Donna Ockendon and her daughter Phoebe

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 56:59


Saoirse Ronan's comments on the Graham Norton Show last week when she interjected in a conversation about self-defence and highlighted the issue of women's safety are continuing to make headlines. She was applauded by the audience, but how much courage does it take to call something out like this? Joining Anita Rani to discuss are the journalist Ash Sarkar and counselling psychologist Dr Elaine Kasket. British-Egyptian activist and maths professor Laila Soueif has been on hunger strike for the past month to protest her son Alaa's incarceration in Egypt. He is the country's most high profile political prisoner. Laila and her daughter Sanaa – who has faced arrest and imprisonment herself – join Anita to talk about why they won't stop fighting for Alaa's release.Donna Ockenden, the midwife best known for leading independent investigations into shocking maternity scandals says she's 'disgusted' at the experience her disabled daughter, Phoebe, had in A&E recently. Phoebe and Donna join Anita for their first broadcast interview to explain what went wrong and what they want to change.It's not uncommon to see young children using a tablet or a video game, but how much time on these devices is too much? A new UK study has explored how children under three engage with digital technology at home. The research reveals the significant extent of toddlers' access to various devices, and highlights how these devices can support their early language and literacy development. Anita is joined by Professor Rosie Flewitt who led the study.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Maryam Maruf Editor: Sarah Crawley Studio Manager: Sue Maillot

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Starmer Slammed for Bus Fare Hike

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 67:38


Keir Starmer has kicked off budget week with a characteristically gloomy speech. Plus: Israel's retaliatory airstrikes on Iran; and the overt racism on display at Donald Trump's Madison Square rally. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

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Met Police Officer Found Not Guilty of Murdering Chris Kaba

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 62:38


The Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba in September 2022 has been found not guilty of murder. Plus: An indigenous senator protests King Charles' first visit to Australia. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

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Netanyahu Vows to Continue War in Gaza After Death of Sinwar

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 62:25


After the death of Hamas leader Sinwar, US President Joe Biden has said it is an opportunity for a ceasefire in Gaza, but Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue his war. Plus: the Assisted Dying Bill has been introduced to parliament this week; and Ash Sarkar appears on BBC Question Time. With […]

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Israel Bombs Hospital and School, Plans to Empty Northern Gaza

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 61:48


Shocking footage has emerged of hospital patients burning alive after an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

The Munk Debates Podcast
Be it Resolved, the UK needs migration for its future prosperity

The Munk Debates Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 52:52


The fatal stabbing of three young girls at a dance class in Southport, England set off one of the worst periods of unrest across the UK. Mobs motivated by racial and religious hatred attacked hotels housing migrants and set buildings across the country on fire. The riots exposed an underlying anger at mass migration that has divided the nation. Left wing activists argue that migrants should be welcomed with open arms. They contribute more to the public purse than native born Britons, provide a much-needed influx of labour to an aging population, and are being unfairly targeted for a breakdown in social services by local governments. Others argue that while mobs and rioting should never be tolerated, the anger driving this unrest has merit. Mass, uncontrolled, low-skill, and low-wage immigration weakens the economy, puts a strain on the UK's social safety net, and weakens its social fabric and cultural identity. Arguing in favour of the resolution is Ash Sarkar. She's a British journalist, a senior editor at Novara Media, and a political activist. Arguing against the resolution is Matthew Goodwin. He's a British academic, pollster, and author of one of UK's biggest Substacks: mattgoodwin.org   The host of this Munk Debates podcast episode is Rudyard Griffiths Free Members can vote on who they think won this debate on our website www.munkdebates.com.   To support civil and substantive debate on the big questions of the day, consider becoming a Munk Member at https://munkdebates.com/membership Members receive access to our 15+ year library of great debates in HD video, a free Munk Debates book, newsletter and ticketing privileges at our live events. This podcast is a project of the Munk Debates, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering civil and substantive public dialogue - https://munkdebates.com/ Senior Producer: Ricki Gurwitz Editor: Kieran Lynch

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
The News Quiz: Ep4. Conference & Confidence

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 28:36


Robin Morgan, Ian Smith, Alice Fraser, and Ash Sarkar join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the newsThis week on The News Quiz the panel plough through Keir Starmer's first Labour conference as PM, analyse the effectiveness of the UN, and celebrate the coming of Earth's new moon... All hail Moon 2!Written by Andy ZaltzmanWith additional material by: Jade Gebbie, Mark Granger, Sharon Wanjohi, and Christina Riggs Producer: Sam Holmes Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4 An Eco-Audio certified Production

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Israel Says “Next Stage of War Against Hezbollah” Starting After Death of Nasrallah

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 57:11


Following the killing of Hezbollah's leader by an Israeli airstrike, Israel has told the US it is planning a “limited” ground operation in Lebanon. Plus: The UK's last remaining coal power plant has shut down; and Kemi Badenoch appears to be scuppering her own campaign with some questionable remarks. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.