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Novara Media

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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Since Hamas launched its assault on October 7th, 2023, the group has become synonymous with evil in large parts of the Western media. Condemnation has come at the expense of critical engagement with the group’s actions, objectives, and history, leavi... more

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Jem, Nadia and Keir debate the meaning of ‘mainstream’ – something none of them could ever possibly be, of course.

Is ‘woke’ the new mainstream? Can there be a mainstream if we don’t all have access to the same culture? Is Tommy Robinson shifting th... more

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Recent Guests

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
Tom McTague
Author of 'Between The Waves: The Hidden History of a Very British Revolution' and editor at The New Statesman.
The New Statesman
Episode: Downstream: How Brexit Paved The Way For Farage’s Bid for Downing Street w/ Tom McTague
Lea Ypi
Academic and author known for her work on migration and identity.
London School of Economics
Episode: Downstream: Are We Living Through the End of an Empire? w/ Lea Ypi
Dan Wang
Leading expert on China and technology, author of Breakneck
Episode: Downstream: China Is Building While the West Crumbles w/ Dan Wang
Gerry Adams
Former leader of Sinn Féin and key political figure in Northern Ireland's history.
Sinn Féin
Episode: Downstream: Ash Sarkar meets Gerry Adams

Host

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
  • 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 Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rockandorrollz
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • The Rest is Slop

    Supported by members, not corporate advertising. Indefatigable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Obama administration?

    I like the podcast generally, but noticed in the description of the latest episode that it says “in 2008 the Obama administration…” Obama was elected in Nov 2008, surely, and not inaugurated until 2009. Bush was still president in 2008. Unless I’m losing my mind. (I haven’t listened to the episode yet). The podcast is generally good & interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    witch paper
    United States6 months ago
  • Enlightened

    Insightful, tells it as it is, holds all to account. Great journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul CB
    United Kingdom8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Critiques of the podcast include perceived elitism or regional biases.
Many find the guest selections and discussions intellectually stimulating.
Listeners appreciate the focus on social and economic reforms.
General sentiment is that it offers much richer content than traditional media sources.
Content is insightful and challenges mainstream narratives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#245
United States/News/Politics
Spotify
#36
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#40
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#75
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#111
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#69
Australia/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow
Q: Cory, is the internet getting worse?
Yes, it is getting worse, especially due to strategies employed by companies like Google to drive more ad revenue by making search engines less effective.
Downstream: The West Misunderstands Iran w/ Vali Nasr
Q: What do you mean by that?
There is a sense that the way in which the Islamic Republic... has now reached certain dead ends.

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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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1. Novara Live
2. If I Speak
3. The Owen Jones Podcast
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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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1. Cory Doctorow
2. Branko Milanovic
3. Serhii Plokhy
4. Yanis Varoufakis
5. Myriam François
6. Tom McTague
7. Lea Ypi
8. Dan Wang

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