Novara Live

Russell Brand has been sentenced to over a decade in prison. We speak to comedian Josie Long about the culture that turned a blind eye to his crimes for so long. Plus: Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset, and as Gaza struggles against flooding, a petition launched by Corbyn reaches 100,000 signatories.  With Michael Walker, Kristy Loke, Josie Long & Jeremy Corbyn.

In the wake of the Democrats’ victory in the US midterms, stocks in major tech firms have fallen dramatically. Are Trump-aligned oligarchs beginning to pay the price? Plus: We discuss whether James Talarico’s Christian progressivism could herald a new strategy for the left, and why AIPAC was so desperate to beat Abdul El-Sayed. With Michael Walker, Banseka Kayembe, Paris Marx & Alex Birnel.

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault.  Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Plus: We talk to Labour MP Clive Lewis about his experience being detained by the IDF on a recent visit to the West Bank, we look ahead to who will control the post blue-tsunami Democratic Party, and finally, we speak to the director of a new documentary about the Just Stop Oil movement.  With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial, Clive Lewis, Phoebe Plummer & Rich Felgate. Find a screening of ‘We the Hated’ near you.

Democrats have taken control of both the senate and the house on a historic night, with many socialist candidates winning resounding victories. Plus: The decision to proscribe Palestine Action has finally reached the supreme court, we bring you a full report from the protests outside. Downstream IRL with Owen Jones Tickets With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Krystal Ball, Bhaskar Sunkara & Steven Methven.

Speculation is growing that Donald Trump could launch a nuclear strike against Iran imminently. Plus: European troops rehearse deployment to Ukraine as talk turns to the possibility of hybrid warfare, and UK job satisfaction is at a record low. With Aaron Bastani, Barry Malone & Eli Clifton. Buy tickets for Downstream IRL with Owen Jones.