Novara Live

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.