Northstar Politics Show

Aydin Dikerdem, long time organiser, socialist and current Labour Party Councillor in Wandsworth joins us to make the left wing case for the Labour Party. From Burnham's new popularity to Melechon's revival in France, Aydin speaks from the perspective of an individual at the heart the global progressive socialist movements.

Tilly reflects on her debate appearances with the boys and discusses how to win debates, what makes a good debate and whether or not debate is worth it at all.

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This week we tackle the controversial topic of whether Zionism is Racism as spurred on by the Green Party. We ask existential questions about Zack Polanski, the rise of fascism and the virtues of debate.

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Taj Ali joins the boys to discuss his new book and outline the UK’s forgotten South Asian History of political activism and organising.

This week the lads are joined by the incredible Taj Ali to discuss all the news coming out of the Labour Party Conference. There is talk of a new help to buy scheme, an end to triple lock pensions, a boycott on arms sales and settlement goods, and a channel for refugees from West Asia. As we know though stars dem, actions speak louder than words!⭐️

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Is the family unit under pressure in the modern world or are there opportunities to redefine it? 💭

In this segment Sean and Noah reflect on how the modernity challenges the concept of family and why it might not be a wholly negative outcome due to the communitarian potential opened up by the diversity and internationalism of globalisation.

Things are hotting up in West Asia again with Saudis scrambling for support from their allies against the Houthis. All eyes this week as always, are on Trump. From his lack of support for Saudi to the banning of media outlets in the White House, we ask the big question, what world are we moving towards? Speaking of big questions, why did this crappy bridge in Oxford that took 3 years to build cost quarter of a billion pounds?!

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❤️ Help our grassroots, independent platform do more like this: https://northstarpolitics.com/supportThe balance of power is being renegotiated all over the world. We have seen the Houthis launch strategic action in against Saudi Arabia, Canada against the US, the nations agains the UK, and Macklemore against Ed Sheeran!

Today Noah unpacks his thoughts on the problems of modern love with Sean, listen along as the duo dive into the essence of love and if modern frameworks are doomed to fail.

Sean is back this week and we have a lot to discuss. Ed Miliband is signalling a sterner stance on Israel, Reform have had an omnishambles of a week, and the far right make gains in Germany. We also look at the cultural implications of fitness culture in left-wing theory, and explore popular nightclub Fabric’s contract with St Pauls Cathedral.