Owen Jones

The Owen Jones Podcast

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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 Sridhar to Noam Chomsky, Peter Hitchens to Chelsea Manning and Gary Younge to Stewart Lee, the intervie...

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He Destroys Israel Arrest Warrant Myths - w/. Prof. Mark Kersten On ICC Case - And What Next 22.05.2024 41:22

After the ICC Prosecutor issued requests for arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, there's been a hurricane of misinformation. The brilliant legal professor Mark Kersten goes through the myths and lies - and explains clearly what it all really means. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Threats Global Order Over Israel Arrest Warrant Requests 22.05.2024 11:29

This is how gangsters behave. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Politicians Face War Crimes Arrests After ICC Warrant Requests - w/. Tayab Ali 22.05.2024 24:06

Tayab Ali is an international lawyer who is leading a criminal investigation into the complicity of UK politicians and commentators in Israeli war crimes. Seem far fetched? Well, the ICC Prosecutor issuing an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu once seemed unthinkable. Here's why it could be far more likely than you think. Support their work here: https://www.icjpalestine.com/donate/ Support thi...

ICC Prosecutor Leave Israel's Cheerleaders Nowhere To Hide 21.05.2024 22:08

Don't let them wash their hands of one of the greatest crimes of our age. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel's Cheerleaders Admit It Has Lost 20.05.2024 11:18

Seven and half months on, and Israel is staring a catastrophic defeat down the barrel of a gun. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suella Braverman Humiliated By Gaza Protesters 20.05.2024 11:03

They really thought this would be a PR victory, didn't they? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lord Trying To Ban Palestine Protests Linked To Arms Lobby - w/. Palestine Action's Huda Ammori 20.05.2024 28:07

Lord Walney - or John Woodcock to you and me - is the unelected Lord who was appointed by the Tories as a life peer after he endorsed Boris Johnson, and then an 'independent advisor' on political violence. He's now trying to ban Palestine Action, and wants clampdowns on the right to protest, from the Palestinian movement to climate justice. But who is he? His links have been exposed - and it raise...

Proof: Israel Deliberately Killing Aid Workers 20.05.2024 11:49

This should be the mother of all scandals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why I Spoke Against Genocide - Israeli Academic w/. Prof. Lee Mordechai 20.05.2024 44:45

Prof. Lee Mordechai is a leading Israeli historian - and he went viral after he spoke out against what he describes as genocide: https://twitter.com/LeeMordechai/status/1780034934444331325 We have a lot to talk about - but history tells us how important figures like Prof. Mordechai are. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This Vile Pro-Israeli Claim Taken Apart 15.05.2024 14:10

How low can apologists for this crime go? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israeli Activists Destroy Gaza Aid - And Israeli Authorities Do Nothing 15.05.2024 12:07

This is just one element of Israel's genocidal onslaught. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cops Crush Gaza Encampment At UPenn - Where Are Free Speech Warriors Now? 15.05.2024 26:15

After cops crush a peaceful encampment protesting over Israel's genocide in Gaza at the University of Pennsylvania, I talk to Eliana Atienza, one of the student leaders, and Dr. Dagmawi Woubshet, member of the Faculty for Justice in Palestine group. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israeli Ambassador Humiliated Himself 15.05.2024 15:23

What was this man thinking. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel's Atrocities Exposed By CNN - A Network Defined By Pro-Israeli Bias 15.05.2024 13:27

The fact even CNN is reporting this is significant. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israeli Spokesperson Humiliated: Literally Left Speechless 15.05.2024 8:08

Is this the best they've got? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Endgame For Netanyahu? - Israeli Analyst Ori Goldberg Gives Devastating Assessment 15.05.2024 42:51

Ori Goldberg is a courageous Israeli analyst - and his voice needs to be heard. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel Faces Defeat: Palestinian Ex-Negotiator Diana Buttu Explains 15.05.2024 35:35

Diana Buttu is one of the best, most informed, most incisive commentators on Palestine, and she offers brilliant answers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biden Panics Over Israel's Genocide 09.05.2024 9:45

Biden's latest move tells us one thing: they're panicking. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toxic Tory Defects To Labour: What Natalie Elphicke's Defection Means 08.05.2024 11:02

Labour's message is clear. Hard right Tory MP like Natalie Elphicke? Welcome! Believe in taxing the rich to invest, public ownership, workers' rights, tackling the climate emergency, opposing war crimes? We think you're trash. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rafah Invasion Shows Israel Has Lost 08.05.2024 14:47

There is no going back for Israel after this. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rafah Invasion Means 'Catastrophe Upon Catastrophe' - w/. Unicef's James Elder 08.05.2024 10:42

Gaza is already in a state of catastrophe. What will Israel's invasion of Rafah mean? UNICEF's James Elder tells us the hideous truth: we have a responsibility to listen, and to act. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tories Face Electoral Armageddon - But Labour Sent Massive Warning 08.05.2024 17:28

If you believe in a politics about standing up for the majority, solving injustice and opposing war crimes - there's a lot to feel positive about after Britain's local and mayoral elections. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CNN Disgraces Itself Over Gaza 08.05.2024 21:09

Tinpot dictatorships would be embarrassed to broadcast this level of blatant propaganda. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pro-Israel Thugs Attack Student Protesters - While Cops Rampage In New York 08.05.2024 12:01

Pro-Israeli thugs attacked UCLA's peaceful Palestinian solidarity encampment - while police stormed New York student protests, too. But this will only make protests stronger - and mean history's verdict will be even more damning on apologists for one of the great crimes of our age. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Netanyahu Arrest Warrant From ICC "Imminent" 08.05.2024 24:20

Rumours are circulating that the International Criminal Court will issue arrest warrants against Israel's rulers, and Hamas' leaders too. Western states are furiously lobbying to stop them - but the case is beyond overwhelming. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.