It Woz Remain Wot Lost It?
On this episode of #TyskySour Aaron Bastani is joined by Paul Mason as they discuss Labour’s election results. Did the commitment to a ‘people’s vote’ destroy any chance of winning?
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Neoliberalism in Collapse = Fascism?! (w/ Paul Mason)
On this episode of TyskySour Aaron Bastani is joined by Paul Mason to discuss his book ‘Clear, Bright Future’. Is the emergence of Trump, Brexit and Bolsonaro a reflection of neoliberalism in terminal decline? And if so, is a 21st century form of fascism increasingly plausible?”
Clear Bright Future: Paul Mason on Radical Humanism
James Butler is joined by Paul Mason to discuss his new book, Clear Bright Future. In a time of political repression and looming technological dystopia, can resistance be found in a renewed understanding of humanity itself?
The Mason Plan With Paul Mason and Ash Sarkar
After a day of unprecedented chaos and a government on the brink of collapse, Paul Mason has stormed the building and he has a plan.
The Mason Hour
Matt Zarb-Cousin and Max Shanly are joined by Paul Mason to discuss how to respond to the rising tide of fascism across the West, and how Labour can be effective in that fight.
Paul Mason Explains Fake News
With the British press crossing the line into full fake news, Paul Mason takes us through the online undergrowth of smear merchants and explains how the alt-right sets the agenda for the MSM.
The Elite Stands to Lose Everything – No Wonder ‘Defeat Socialism’ is Its New Mission
Clutching at unfounded fantasies, the Corbyn and McDonnell 'spy' smears show the desperation of an elite which is all out of credibility and ideas.
Long Read: For the SPD to Learn From Labour, It Has to Grasp What Kind of World We’re In
Internal divisions over the prospect of another grand coalition with the Christian Democrats, and now the resignation of leader Martin Schulz, are tearing the German Social Democrats apart. Can they learn from Labour's rejuvenation?
Public Ownership Means Ensuring the Future of Public Services Works for All
Far from being tied to notions of top-down bureaucratic management, John McDonnell's plans for public ownership are about empowering workers and consumers alike. It's a welcome step towards ensuring public services in the 21st century, writes Paul Mason.
The State Is Becoming a Battleground Between the Interests of the Many and the Few
From the Nunes memo in the US to Rees-Mogg's civil service-bashing in the UK, the past week has shown the elite's growing disregard for the most basic principles of democracy.
May Is First Among a Cabinet of Incompetents – Her Days As PM Are Numbered
May is defying her own Treasury's projections, her protégé is a liability, and the hard Brexiteers are in open revolt. It's only a matter of time before she falls.
Labour and Brexit: The Mason Plan
The time for vagueness is over - Labour needs to box clever on Brexit if it stands a chance of ousting the Tories. That means establishing a clear soft Brexit position, a progressive vision for migration and promising a referendum on the final deal, argues Paul Mason.
Ink It Onto Your Knuckles – Carillion Is How Neoliberalism Lives and Breathes
The rise and fall of the construction and outsourcing firm Carillion captures what neoliberalism is all about. It's time end the system of state-subsidised profiteering and establish a new deal, argues Paul Mason.
‘Why It’s (Still) Kicking Off Everywhere’ – In Conversation With Paul Mason
On this week's show James Butler and Aaron Bastani are joined by Paul Mason, economics editor for BBC Newsnight, as they discuss some of the issues in the second edition of his book 'Why It's (Still) Kicking Off Everywhere'.