Owen Jones, journalist, author of Chavs and The Establishment, or "that left-wing idiot off the telly", is fed up with the establishment media. After all, it punches down, not up, blames minorities for all the problems in society, and, let's face it, often just parrots the government line. So this podcast is offering something different: speaking truth to power, giving the marginalised a voice, offering hope - and having a laugh along the way. From Michael Sheen to Judith Butler, Prof. Devi ...
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Journalists Owen Jones and Ellie Mae O’Hagan chat all things political as part of a new fortnightly podcast.
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A daily briefing on the 2019 general election. Journalist Owen Jones takes a look at the latest from the campaigns, in the headlines and on the ground around the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Veteran journalist Owen Bennett-Jones delves into the some of the most pressing issues of our time with politicians, scholars, scientists, doctors, writers, public intellectuals and thought-leaders.
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President Macron's decision to call elections seems suicidal: the far right could form the next French government. But has the left got its act together - or is it all too late, and what about a vicious media smear campaign against them? Joined by the brilliant journalist Cole Stangler, author of Paris Isn't Dead (https://saqibooks.com/books/the-we…
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They expose the lies of the Israeli state - and how the West has facilitated some of the worst atrocities of our age. I speak to two of the journalists behind Al Jazeera's incredible documentary “The Night Won’t End” - Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Kavitha Chekuru. Watch that documentary here: http://aje.io/gazanight Support this show http://supporter.…
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This is a scandal. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This study is completely irrefutable. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Julian Assange has been finally freed after years of incarceration for exposing US crimes. But what about the crimes he helped expose - and will the perpetrators ever face justice? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Everything we warned about has come to pass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is beyond catastrophic. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A lot of people presume it's in the bag for Jeremy Corbyn in the seat he's represented for four decades - but there's actual huge challenges in the way. Here's what I found talking to the former Labour leader and his constituents. Find out more about his campaign here: https://www.votecorbyn.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owe…
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Keir Starmer's government will unashamedly stand by the Israeli state as it commits war crimes. Joining me is the brilliant British-Palestinian writer Hamza Yusuf. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Just how catastrophic could the consequences of all-out war between Israel and Lebanon be? I'm joined by Nasser Elamine, Editor at Al-Quds Al-Arabi, to explain all. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What do you even say at this point. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From lies about the 'ceasefire deal' to the so-called hostage rescue operation - Palestinian-American analyst Omar Baddar always has incredible analysis. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is a confession. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Don't look away. With UNICEF's incredible James Elder. Support UNICEF's Gaza appeal here: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/children-in-gaza-crisis-appeal/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why isn't there more discussion about the huge strategic defeats suffered by the Israeli state? No better to discuss this with than Dr. Alonso Gurmendi, a brilliant expert in international relations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Israel and Europe's far right are officially allied. What the hell is going on? I talk to the brilliant Rachel Shabi, author of Off-White: The Truth About Antisemitism. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You will have heard this claim said over and over and over again. Here's why it's monstrously false. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tariq Kenney-Shawa is a brilliant Palestinian-American analyst and Fellow at Al-Shabaka. We discuss anti-Palestinian racism, pro-Israel lies and gaslighting, possible war with Lebanon - and much more. Please help get Tariq's friend Haythem's family out of Gaza: https://gofund.me/2854d37e Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-p…
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n unspeakable war crime is being glorified by Western politicians and media outlets. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wes Streeting is Labour's health spokesperson, and drawing up plans for Starmer's privatisation programme. But in Ilford North, Leanne Mohamad - a Palestinian Brit - is looking to defy the odds and defeat him. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This isn't a general election campaign. This is Rishi Sunak's anxiety dream - and we are trapped in it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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That this isn't at the centre of mainstream media coverage tells us all we need to know. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It’s hard to imagine how catastrophic the impact of this would be. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Things did not go to plan for the Hindu nationalists in India's elections. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This a bombshell. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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