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Novara Media

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Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues—from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change—that are set to define the 21st century.

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Over the past three years, the Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people has become a flash point for freedom of speech in the West. Expressing solidarity with Palestinians has given Western governments an excuse to crack down on dissenters. There h... more

This week, Donald Trump continued his streak of threatening tariffs against any country that opposes him, increasing the odds of an escalating trade war and further destabilising the global economic system. But according to this week’s guest, the sys... more

Our guest this week was born in 1943, in what was then British India – modern day Pakistan. Unlike most, who have learned history through books and second-hand sources, he has witnessed first-hand a great deal of the 20th and 21st centuries. Tariq Al... more

It has been a bellicose start to 2026, with the US army kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and threatening to annex Greenland, putting many more nations, including Mexico and Colombia, on high alert.

On Downstream this week is investigat... more

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Tariq Ali
An influential writer and political activist with a keen interest in history and global politics.
Verso Books, New Left Review
Episode: Downstream: Exposing the Lies of the 20th Century w/ Tariq Ali
Glenn Greenwald
A viToed journalist known for his work on US foreign policy and civil liberties
The Intercept
Episode: Downstream: Venezuela, China and the End of the Dollar w/ Glenn Greenwald
Norman Finkelstein
Scholar, author, and son of Holocaust survivors, known for his critical views on Israeli policies and the Palestinian situation.
Independent scholar
Episode: Downstream: ‘Gaza Is Over, It’s Gone. There’s Nothing Left’ w/ Norman Finkelstein
Tareq Baconi
Author and expert on Palestinian politics, known for critically analyzing the dynamics of Hamas and its strategic implications.
Independent Scholar
Episode: Downstream: The Truth About Hamas, October 7th & Israel’s Ongoing Genocide w/ Tareq Baconi
Cory Doctorow
Blogger, journalist, activist, and author of over 30 books, including 'Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom.'
Episode: Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow
Branko Milanovic
Former World Bank economist and author
World Bank
Episode: Downstream: Ex-World Bank Insider on Western Decline & the Chinese World Order w/ Branko Milanovic
Serhii Plokhy
Historian and author, currently a professor at Harvard University, with insights on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and historical narratives in geopolitics.
Harvard University
Episode: Downstream: Putin’s War in Ukraine Has Ancient Roots w/ Serhii Plokhy
Yanis Varoufakis
Former finance minister in Greece and author.
Episode: Downstream: Was the 20th Century a Catastrophe, or a Miracle? w/ Yanis Varoufakis
Myriam François
A journalist and commentator known for discussing issues of race, identity, and the Palestinian struggle.
Host of The Tea
Episode: Downstream: The Right Is Stirring up Anti-Muslim Hate – and It’s Getting Worse w/ Myriam François

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Aaron Bastani
Co-founder of Novara Media and frequent host discussing politics, economy, and social change.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • So Interesting & Informative

    Novara Media podcasts are such a rewarding, informative and thought provoking listen. The guests are consistently well informed and so have much credibility. Thank you Novara.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PineGroveCharlie
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • In-depth insights!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ruminating_Stoic
    3 months ago
  • London centric

    All subjects are discussed through the prism of gentrified London. You need to get out of your bubbles and maybe hire a working class host based in the North. A case in point - Ash and Eliza talking about the “inheritocracy” as two people who have respectively inherited money to buy a place in London and an actual London house means they have a very rare and privileged experience compared to most people in the UK. I couldn’t take the discussion seriously.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JamieO1983
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Great journalism, really interesting guests, pertinent subject matters. Definitely a more decolonial media outlet, refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rockandorrollz
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • The Rest is Slop

    Supported by members, not corporate advertising. Indefatigable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Many find the guest selections and discussions intellectually stimulating.
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General sentiment is that it offers much richer content than traditional media sources.
Content is insightful and challenges mainstream narratives.

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Apple Podcasts
#236
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Spotify
#44
United Kingdom/News
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#28
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#57
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Apple Podcasts
#83
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#52
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Downstream: The Truth About Hamas, October 7th & Israel’s Ongoing Genocide w/ Tareq Baconi
Q: How does Hamas develop and implement a political strategy?
Hamas realizes military actions aren't yielding results, prompting them to participate in elections to legitimate their stance and build a new political establishment.
Downstream: The Truth About Hamas, October 7th & Israel’s Ongoing Genocide w/ Tareq Baconi
Q: What led you to write a book on Hamas?
The book stemmed from my doctorate thesis, focusing on key transformations in Hamas' political strategy and actions over time.
Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow
Q: What can be done about big tech monopolies?
We need to restore competition, enforce regulations, and improve interoperability among technology products to give users better choices.
Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow
Q: What does enshitification mean?
Enshitification is when platforms start off valuable to users but gradually worsen their service to extract more value from users through ads and fees.
Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow
Q: What is a stock buyback?
It's a method used by companies to manipulate their stock prices by buying back their shares, which can artificially inflate share prices without improving the company's performance.

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A distinctive platform explores critical themes such as economic inequality, climate crisis, political movements, and social justice. It features a variety of guests ranging from economists and political activists to historians and journalists, fostering thought-provoking discussions that often intersect with contemporary global events and ideologies. Themes of grassroots activism, the implications of neoliberalism, and challenges to the mainstream narratives of politics are prevalent throughout the content, making it appealing to listeners interested in a more progressive and multifaceted perspective on current affairs.

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Novara Media launched 11 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Novara Media include:

1. Tariq Ali
2. Glenn Greenwald
3. Norman Finkelstein
4. Tareq Baconi
5. Cory Doctorow
6. Branko Milanovic
7. Serhii Plokhy
8. Yanis Varoufakis

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