The Two Matts

The Two Matts Q&A: Royal visit to the US, Roger Daltrey’s opinions and Italy’s football team

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer listeners’ Easter Sunday questions, including on whether or not the King should be visiting the States, whether the debate around joining the EU will be as divisive as 2016, if we can enjoy The Who when Roger Daltrey is a Brexiteer, whether Scott Mills should have been fired from the BBC, what would happen if NATO collapsed and how Italian football fell from grace. Enjoy! And Happy Easter to all our listeners.

NB: We’re taking a break next week and will return on April 16. Unless anything truly mad happens in between, in which case we will return sooner!

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DARK SIDE OF THE MATTS: A spectacular row erupts over NASA’s moonshot

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Matts fall out spectacularly and unexpectedly over NASA’s moon shot, Artemis 2. How is this even possible, you ask? They’re not even sure… but the topic quickly descends into a brutal space war of words. In part two, common ground is regained as they analyse the latest Trump position on Iran and ask whether this war is going to push the UK back into the arms of the EU faster than anyone could have hoped.

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The Two Matts Q&A: Are we journalists or activists?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer your questions in their regular Sunday Q&A show, including whether their mission to see Reform fail is blinding them to the full picture, how the war in Iran is going for Donald Trump, whether Scotland’s MSPs can hack it, whether we have a problem in discussing Muslim culture in the UK and if The Repair Shop was right to cancel Bob Monkhouse. Enjoy!

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Here’s how the UK joins the EU and sooner than you think

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Matts open with a war update - the signals from Washington point to an escalation which will be devastating for the world, yet the off-ramp (as it apparently must be called) is difficult to divine.

In part two they discuss what seems to be an inevitable movement towards rejoining the EU. Labour are headed towards the position already fully asserted by the Greens and Lib Dems - that Brexit was a catastrophe and needs to be undone. The Matts argue it’s not a case of Rejoin - but Join. Joining what, though? That’s the interesting, most challenging question in European politics today. Enjoy!

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Podcast special: THIS WAR IS NOT REAL

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The Matts explore how French philosopher Jean Baudrillard was right about the nature of warfare in the 21st century - especially when applied to the unprecedented chaos unfolding in the Middle East. It is, we hope, a thought-provoking conversation which tries to make some sense of what seems utterly senseless. Also - the Matts react to the bombing of Jewish ambulances in North London and ask: why is nobody stating categorically that this is terrorism? Finally, they ask you, dear listener, to do something you almost certainly hadn’t been planning on doing - watch GB News. Why? Tune in and find out! Enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: On Trump, GB News, Tony Blair… and playing the drums

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer listeners' questions including whether or not Donald Trump has lost control of the war in Iran, why the BBC isn't covering The New World’s GB News investigation, how Tony Blair can still believe war in Iraq was right, whether we have learned nothing from Covid, if Angela Rayner is the next PM and how to keep sane in a world of dreadful news. Enjoy!

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Inside the GB News scandal - with Alan Rusbridger

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Alan Rusbridger joins the Matts to discuss The New World’s investigation into GB News’s persistent breaches of Ofcom’s code on impartiality and accuracy. Get the inside track on the story from an editor who has led some of the most consequential newspaper investigations of our age. They discuss what happens next and what Ofcom should do to fix the reality of a TV channel out of control and basically operating as Nigel Farage’s Reform TV. Enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: Oscars, Oakeshott, China and centrism

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer listener questions including on Isabel Oakeshott’s hypocrisy, China’s century, the death of centrism, the rule of law, the future of the Telegraph and their tips for tonight’s big Oscar night in Hollywood. Enjoy!

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The increasingly complex calculus in being the British Prime Minister

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Matts tackle a number of intersecting topics: can the Peter Mandelson affair damage Keir Starmer more than it already has? What did his stance on Iran do for Labour in the polls? How is Westminster geared for an election where four - maybe five - parties are nip and tuck? And does Shabana Mahmood’s banning of a pro-Palestine march signal a split at the top of government? Enjoy!

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Trump’s Iran war could not be going more wrong

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This Matts ad hoc pod episode takes stock of the first days of Operation Epic Fury and wonders if this is the war when it’s going well (as Donald Trump insists) what does it look like when it’s going badly? Oil through the roof, stock market crashes, service personnel coming home in coffins, regional allies being drone-attacked and now a new Supreme Leader who hates America even more than his dad did. Also - can Keir Starmer take Tony Blair’s rebuke and turn it into electoral advantage? And are we seeing the emergence of a Trump dynasty that will influence global politics for decades to come? Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Is this the start of World War III?

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:43:52 GMT

The Matts again respond to your queries. They discuss whether we are on the verge of World War III, why Mark Carney endorsed Donald Trump’s actions and why Dubai-based expats don’t pay their own way home. Plus they talk about whether political defectors should trigger a by-election, why they are so harsh on Keir Starmer and how he can save himself and and which artists they love and hate.

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Who’s winning the Iran War... and how can you tell?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT

The Matts unpick the events of the past week and are intrigued by the internal Labour Party politics that created a sense of chaos around the UK’s response to the war. They are also staggered - and not a little bit ashamed - of the UK’s humiliating lack of preparedness for events that were wholly foreseeable. Has this all just confirmed what many suspected - that these isles are wholly ill-equipped to defend themselves? And what role will China play as what was billed as a four- or five-day conflict now looks to be a much longer-term affair? Lots of moving parts this week - the dynamic is as fascinating as it is terrifying.

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Trump’s War: The man with no plan bombs Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The Matts do their level best to make sense of the last three days - events which make little sense in isolation, but once a wider spectrum of factors comes into play, does a sinister strategy emerge? Donald Trump is defying the US electorate just at a time when he needs to be rebuilding support. Why doesn’t he care? Was the suspected aspiration for a short four- or five-day conflict, followed by a swift return to the negotiating table, as insane as it seems? And how does this affect the UK economy and Keir Starmer’s government? We are in the foothills of this crisis - so no better time to get the map out and try to work out which way we’re headed. Join The Two Matts as they pore over the contour lines of a very rocky landscape. Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Deference, Piers Morgan deepfake and Tracey Emin

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer questions from listeners, including whether or not the age of deference is dead; is Trump going flat; is Farage just like Thatcher; why doesn’t NATO repel Russia; what does a deepfake of Piers Morgan say about the future; and is Tracey Emin right about museum and gallery funding? Enjoy!

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The Two Matts by-election special: OK, is it clear enough yet Labour?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:13 GMT

Maybe it’s sinking in now? The Matts agree that whatever mitigation there is, Keir Starmer’s Labour government does not have the cut-through with voters to win the next general election. The clock is ticking - just 175 weeks at most until the next election. Does Labour have enough time and the right person to see off the dual threat of a resurgent socialist message from the Greens or the ethno-nationalism of Reform? Enjoy!

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ARGUMENT ALERT! The Matts clash over Tourette’s row

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Before the Matts start kicking lumps out of each other, they enjoy the relative calm of a brief discussion on the smokescreen around the arrest of Peter Mandelson. Then it all kicks off as they explore the ramifications of the N-word Bafta Tourette’s row. It would take about 1,000 words to explain the points of difference, so just click play and enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: Nigel Farage, Jim Ratcliffe and assorted other nasties

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer listeners' questions, including whether Nigel Farage really is a man of the people, if Manchester United deserve an owner as odious as Jim Ratcliffe, how to deal with friends who turn bad, whether we just wait out Donald Trump… and what is our favourite Robert Duvall role? Enjoy!

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: The photo that says it all

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Matts sweep up an extraordinary 24 hours in British history. But first, they marvel at the power of a single photographic frame - currently splashed on every newspaper front page in the country. Is this the most extraordinary back seat photo since Thatcher? Then they discuss if the media has an innate deference to the Royal Family and whether Jonathan Dimbleby in particular needs to rethink his designation as an actual journalist. It’s a special podcast extra as events unfold… enjoy!

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SPECIAL: ANDREW MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSOR ARRESTED!

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:33:14 GMT

The King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested this morning by Thames Valley Police officers investigating allegations of misconduct in public office. It is an historic moment in British history. While he remains innocent until proven guilty, the consequences of the arrest of the former Duke Of York will have a profound impact around the world. The Matts get their heads around just how enormous this breaking news is… join them as they work through the implications.

ALSO: Is Reform wobbling? Can Nigel Farage's party successfully transition from high-energy anti-establishment mavericks to a more orthodox party fit to govern? The Matts explore the tensions within the party the bookmakers believe will form the next government. Enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: Starmer coup, Sadiq for PM and too much Dracula?

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer listeners' questions. This week: is Keir Starmer the new Joe Biden; why isn’t Sadiq Khan in the frame for next PM; how does Boris Johnson get off so lightly; should we keep calling Prince Andrew Prince Andrew; why are the Brits sucking up to Noel Gallagher; and do TV bosses make too many repeats of telly classics? Enjoy!

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Re: Starmer - a little humble pie, a lot of conviction

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Matts reflect on the last week, and address their own fallibilities (and thank you, dear listeners, for pointing them out!). But the argument around Keir Starmer’s premiership remains solid. Also - is the Royal Family doing enough to bring the wrong ‘un formerly known as Prince Andrew to justice? Enjoy.

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Face it, Keir, it’s over. But you could still save the nation

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The Matts digest the events of the past 24 hours. Will Morgan McSweeney’s departure delay or hasten the existential crisis facing Keir Starmer? Does Starmer’s plea bargain over Peter Mandelson’s appointment wash? How could he take a bold personal decision and salvage his legacy? And of all the problematic contenders circling overhead, who could achieve mission barely-possible: to keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street? It’s a special bonus edition of the podcast today. Enjoy.

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The Two Matts Q&A: Mandelson rage, arrest Andrew Windsor and Zack Polanski on drugs

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer listeners' questions including: why has this Peter Mandelson scandal provoked such enormous fury, why is not-Prince Andrew still at large, can Zack Polanski be trusted, is the House of Lords really a threat to democracy and what is the best protest song ever? Enjoy!

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This is the end for Keir Starmer

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Matts assess the last 24 hours and reach an inescapable conclusion: Keir Starmer will not survive the Mandelson affair. He may limp on for weeks, even months. But the damage of this specific event has ignited such a rage within and without the Labour Party that his departure as prime minister feels more than likely - it feels both inevitable and necessary. If Starmer and his government were strong and making headway in the nation, this scandal would be entirely survivable. But they’re not.

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The Mandelson affair destroys our delusions about power

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Peter Mandelson’s disgrace, writ large in the latest dump of Jeffrey Epstein files, is the gravest challenge to the credibility of the British establishment in decades. And how Keir Starmer reacts to it in the next 24 hours may well come to determine his future as PM. The degree of Mandelson’s betrayal of both his colleagues and country exposes just how open to abuse our society is by a network of immoral actors. Who is pulling the strings? And to what aim? Today, the Matts attempt to understand the scope of what is increasingly looking like the single biggest political scandal of our lifetimes.

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The Two Matts Q&A: The Shamima Begum row - Round 2

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts respond to listeners’ reaction to their debate on the future of Shamima Begum - and, if anything, their respective positions have hardened. Get set for some fireworks. Also - was Keir Starmer weak in blocking Andy Burnham, is the UK falling apart, did the Tories cross a line in slurring Suella Braverman… and who will pick up the biggest Oscar prizes? It’s a rumbustious episode! Enjoy!

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What does Trump’s Minnesota retreat add up to?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The situation in Minnesota has brought extraordinary political turmoil to the Oval Office. As Donald Trump continues his manic month of January - from Venezuela to Davos, Greenland to Iran - what does this domestic crisis mean for his personal position as president and the MAGA movement in general? The Matts analyse what is an unprecedented situation in US politics. Also - a good week for Keir Starmer? The Matts look forward to visa-free travel in China and put the PM’s trip in a broader global and domestic context. Enjoy!

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Andy Burnham revisited

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT

We thought you might enjoy relistening to an in-depth conversation we had last year with the man of the moment, Andy Burnham - mayor of Greater Manchester, former cabinet minister and, of course, a man who's had his ambition to run as an MP squashed by the Labour NEC under the direction of Keir Starmer because, many believe, Burnham is seen as a challenger to the leadership.

So we looked back at the interview we did with Andy last year and so much of what he talks about - about power beyond Westminster, about Labour's current and future trajectory and what politics is like outside of the bubble have not only not gone away, they have become even more painfully relevant. So, if you missed this first time, it's well worth a listen. Enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: Was Blair right to join Trump’s Board of Peace… and should Shamima Begum be allowed back to the UK?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer your questions, including on Trump and Greenland, Blair and the Board of Peace, whether the Home Office is right to keep Shamima Begun out of the UK and, of course, the really big question of the week: who is Team Brooklyn and who is Team Posh and Becks? All of human life is here! Enjoy!

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Trump Complacency Disorder abounds. Not here.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Matts pick apart the most astonishing events of the past 48 hours and take an objective look at what it means. They are appalled at the complacency of many in the media in reporting what is a shakedown happening in real time. And they delight in the clear-eyed articulation of this new world order as framed by Mark Carney. Other leaders? Not so much. Enjoy.

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Special edition with Paul Mason: Decoding Trump’s madness

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:15:00 GMT

The last 72 hours have been extraordinary and historic. And we still don’t have a clue what it all adds up to. But there are things we now know. Trump is on a collision course with European nations over the future of Greenland and Keir Starmer is stuck in the middle of an angry EU and a desire to placate the giant orange man baby. Joining the Matts this evening to argue through the meaning of these fast-moving events is New World contributing editor Paul Mason. Enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: Is Nato dead and why was 2016 actually a great year to be alive?

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer your questions, including what would happen if Nato collapsed, is there hope for Iran, how can we fix Britain’s sh*tty water companies, was 2016 a year to feel nostalgic about and did the Matts get it right with their comments about votes for the old? Enjoy!

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Saul Klein: Britain can succeed - but a lot must change

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Saul Klein is one of the UK’s top venture capitalists - he’s helped build some extraordinary businesses and he understands, as few do, just how our capitalist society really functions... or doesn’t. He describes himself as a professional optimist and has a fascinating, wide-ranging narrative entwining European history, the negative consequences of Silicon Valley’s dominance in tech, Britain’s real place in the world based on the actual data and not media negativity… and where a new embrace of British values can lead to the growth our economy so desperately needs. Enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: Is Nato dead? Is Marty Supreme any good? And should old people vote?

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer your questions. including Trump’s kleptocracy, Laila Cunningham’s chances of becoming mayor of London, why The New World is still on X, an upper limit on the voting age, how good Timothée Chalamet’s blockbuster ping pong movie Marty Supreme is and what chance there is of a special edition of The New World commemorating the forthcoming 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum. Enjoy!

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The new world order is revealing itself

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Matts pick apart the extraordinary events of this week and make sense* of what they mean for life on planet Earth in the second quarter of the 21st century. What is Trump up to? How can Europe react to a threat from a NATO member state? What is the future of Greenland? How is it connected to a future territorial dispute in Siberia? And what straight line can be drawn from the horrific murder of a 37-year-old woman on the streets of Minnesota and the abduction of the Venezuelan president? 2026 has started off in remarkable fashion … and it looks like continuing this way for the foreseeable. Enjoy.

*Sense isn’t really the right word. It’s more like making a (possibly futile) effort to divine some sort of logic in a wild pattern of behaviour from the most powerful man on the planet. You’ll just have to bear with us.

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The Matts’ cultural highlights of the year

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

2025 may have been an absolute skip fire for political progress but it was a cracker for culture. The Matts round off the year with their highlights - but what will be their joint top moment of 2025? Thank you for listening this year - the Matts return early January and wish all listeners a fabulous festive season and happy New Year!

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When are we going to take anti-semitism seriously (and actually do something about it?)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:10:04 GMT

The Matts explore the issues thrown up by the dreadful massacre of Jews at Bondi Beach this week. When is a protest actually an act of violence? Why do we rush to talk of securing synagogues from attack rather than address the root problem of those attacks? How will our politicians get ahead of what is obviously a cycle of anti-Semitic violence against Jewish communities around the world that will be repeated over and over until something fundamental shifts? Also this week - what does Trump’s reaction to the murder of Rob and Michelle Reiner tell us about the state of US politics … and does it, ultimately, open up a possible escape from the madness? Enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: Should we hand US authorities our social media history?

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Matthew d’Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss the Trump administration’s demand for visitors to hand over five years’ worth of social media history, why political manifestos have got so long and whether Piers Morgan was right to give such lengthy exposure to Nick Fuertes.

Plus they talk about whether the UK should be able to exert conditions on a sovereign state like Argentina when it comes to defence procurement, what’s going on with the price of beef and which magazines they subscribe to. Enjoy!

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Fludemic, Zack Polanski, and a (rare) big-up to Keir

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:56:04 GMT

The Matts wonder what we’ve learned since Covid … and if the reaction to the current flu outbreak is anything to go by, the answer is not much. The conversation segways into Zack Polanski and political energy. Then in part two, both Matts are united - for once - in praise for Keir Starmer’s attempt to reinterpret the European Convention on Human Rights to deliver swift action on asylum seekers who break our laws. Enjoy!

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In defence of a new Europe - with Paul Mason

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:03:51 GMT

The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy document released this week is an astonishing affront to what many of us believe to be the liberal world order. The Matts are joined by New World contributing editor and columnist Paul Mason to understand just how far reaching its consequences are - and how Europe must find new purpose if it is to resist it. Where is the UK’s place in that new Europe? And sweat must this Labour government do to avoid chronic declinism? It’s an engrossing conversation that sheds light on the predicament we are in - and how to escape it. Enjoy!

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Is Richard Tice as nasty as he seems?

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast, Matt Kelly and Matt d’Ancona again respond to your queries. They discuss whether Richard Tice is as nasty as he appears to be, and if there is a world where Labour and the Conservatives form a German-style grand coalition to keep Reform from forming the next government. They also talk about whether calling out Brexit could be a winning strategy for the prime minister at the next election and, in the world of media, why the Daily Mail hates Prince Harry so much.

Finally, as Christmas approaches, one listener has a burning question: turkey or beef?

Have a question to stump the two Matts? Email us now at the2matts@thenewworld.co.uk.

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Hillsborough justice delayed is no justice at all

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:20:07 GMT

The Matts examine the conclusion of the Independent Office for Police Conduct 14 YEAR (!) investigation into the Hillsborough disaster and reflect on the ghastly sequence of events that has consumed so many lives, literally and otherwise. And to add insult to the closure of a process that has taken 36 years to produce zero accountability for the 97 lives lost by unlawful killing. Also, in the first half of the pod, the Matts discuss Trump’s latest outrage and how it is opening the door to racism and racists everywhere.

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Journalism’s race to the bottom

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:24:03 GMT

The Matts discuss the central role journalism has played in fostering racism in Britain over the decades, and which now looks like it is entering a new, more dangerous phase. The chat is based on an article Matt Kelly wrote for The New World - the link is below. But before that - why did Rachel Reeves mislead the public about the state of the nation’s finances and how much trouble is she (and the government in general) now in? Enjoy!

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The Two Matts Q&A: Should Farage’s schoolboy racism count against him?

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast, Matthew d’Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether Nigel Farage’s schoolboy racism should count against him 45 years later and, after The New World’s Kent council cover story, how the media can continue to hold the Reform party to account. They also talk about the best outcome for Ukraine in any peace deal and how to solve the immigration debate. Could a Citizens Assembly be the answer, as one listener suggests?

Finally, the Matts respond to one listener’s request that, please, could we all go back to just celebrating Christmas in December?

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Has the Budget sealed Starmer’s fate?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:15:56 GMT

Did Rachel Reeves turn a corner this week with her Budget … and drive this Labour government straight off a cliff? The Matts reflect on her performance yesterday and how she fared in the media round this morning. It’s not great news for those of us clinging to the hope that Starmer can reinvigorate his government and begin to climb the polls. In fact … it’s enough to convince one of the Matts that there’s now no way back for this underwhelming double act. Also - the Matts delve into this week’s special AI edition of The New World - and focus on the British philosopher who is worshipped (almost literally) by the men who believe that control the future. If you’ve never heard of Nick Land, be prepared to be astonished. Enjoy!

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PRE-BUDGET SPECIAL - with Tom Baldwin

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:33:15 GMT

The Matts are joined by Labour insider and New World contributing editor Tom Baldwin - fresh from his in depth interview with the woman of the hour, Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Tom explains what’s going on in Reeves’ head (lots) and how she faces an unprecedented challenge - calming a febrile electorate while delivering enough visible progress to keep Reform out of government. Is she up to the job? Listen to find out. Then the conversation turns to her boss - Keir Starmer. Can he really beat Farage and if so, how? Tom makes the best case the Matts have yet to hear for why Starmer is precisely the man for the job - but it comes with a massive caveat. Something fundamental has to change about how Number 10 goes about it. It’s a deeply insightful conversation from a man who understands the trials and tribulations of this Labour government as well as anyone. Enjoy.

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Do we need a public inquiry into the BBC?

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Matthew d’Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether we need a public inquiry into the BBC’s remit in British life, if we would all be better informed if we listened to experts and - in the light of allegations about Nigel Farage’s school years - whether leopards ever change their spots. Plus they talk about Mohammed bin Salman - a force for good or evil? - the war in Ukraine entering its fourth winter and whether there has ever been a leader with worse taste in home decor than Donald Trump.

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BRACE! BRACE! Trump goes into emergency mode as Epstein crisis gets real

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:46:22 GMT

The Matts dig into the unfolding drama in Washington as Trump performs the reversal of his career and signs off on the release of the Epstein files. How much trouble is he in? Also - what should we make of Labour’s new crackdown on immigration? The Matts may disagree about the messaging but are fairly aligned about the merits (or otherwise) of the policy. But will this change anything for a government besieged? Enjoy!

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Inside the mind of a 16-year-old - with Peter Hyman and Shuab Gamote

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:18:10 GMT

Maybe the best podcast we’ve done to date? You be the judge - but the Matts explore an extraordinary study into how 16 and 17-year-olds are thinking about a wide range of issues, both political and social. It’s important and timely; they will have the vote at the next election and will play a big role in deciding what trajectory Britain takes. And it’s not what you might imagine … so many of this report’s findings fly in the face of what many of us oldies believe to be true. Peter and Shuab spoke to hundreds of youngsters to get a deep understanding of how the look at politics and politicians - what motivates them, what scares them, what depresses them and what fixates them. It’s a fascinating discussion. Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Is it time to let talent like Mamdani run for president?

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Matthew d’Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether it is time for the US to repeal its natural-born citizen clause and let talent like Zohran Mamdani run for president and if reducing regulations would allow the Michelle Mones of this world to prosper, and revisit their chat with Jo Bartosch on pornography.

Plus they talk about simplifying the tax code, whether there is a media silence on the new Green leader Zack Polanski and who will be first up against the wall once Nigel Farage enters Downing Street.

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EXCLUSIVE: How the BBC dossier author HIMSELF doctored Trump’s quotes

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:13:20 GMT

The Matts kick off the show discussing The New World’s exclusive by political editor James Ball that Michael Prescott - author of the dossier into the BBC - himself doctored Trump quotes in the report, making his evidence seem more damning. It’s an extraordinary revelation that calls into question Prescott’s journalistic judgement. To read the full story go to thenewworld.co.uk. Also this week - Labour contrive to make things actually worse for themselves. Quite the challenge but they pull it off with aplomb. And why the Epstein emails are tearing MAGA apart. It’s a lovely pod this week. Enjoy!

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A deep dive into the world of porn with Jo Bartosch

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:28:02 GMT

The Matts join the fray on chaos at the BBC … what does it mean for the future of the corporation and why we should all be glad to pay for it. Then they are joined by Jo Bartosch, co-author of Pornocracy, an argument about the evils of pornography in today’s world. How has porn changed in the age of the internet - and how has it changed the human species. You will be astonished at some of Jo’s findings. It goes without saying this podcast contains some adult themes so listening in the car with kids is not a great idea. Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Is charisma now a political party in its own right?

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Matthew d’Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the enthusiasm for the new New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows charisma is now a political party in its own right, if a Reform government would open the racist floodgates and whether a 2p income tax rise is enough to fix Britain’s problems. Plus they talk about whether anyone actually cares about the climate crisis anymore and if the future of AI is actually a lot brighter than we give it credit for.

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Is the Mamdani moment as big as it seems?

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:54:51 GMT

The Matts weigh up the success of New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and ask how much we should read into a good set of results for Democrats in the US. And will winning the election prove the easy part now Mamdani has to govern a city notoriously impatient with its mayors? Also - as Mamdani sets out to bring clarity to the unprecedented inequality in American society, what does Elon Musk’s $1trillion pay packet tell us about capitalism in the first quarter of the 21st Century? Enjoy!

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Reeves flunks it

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:35:29 GMT

The Matts are bewildered at the chancellor’s performance this morning - who was she talking to? What was she trying to achieve? Why can’t anyone in government seem to speak plain English? Also this week - as The New World launches a long-term campaign Read Against Racism, the Matts analyse how it is that the UK has gone backwards on hard-won progress against hatred and bigotry - and what can be done to fix it. Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Is it time for Keir Starmer to finally smell the roses?

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Matthew d’Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the Caerphilly by-election shows it’s time for Keir Starmer finally to smell the roses on the EU, if opinion polls truly matter and whether Andy Burnham should support Lucy Powell for the Labour leadership. Plus they talk about how the media landscape has changed since the phone-hacking scandal, community tensions over asylum applications and the return of Mr Blobby.

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The Autocrats … Trump and Xi kiss and make up (for now)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:23:38 GMT

Donald Trump meets President Xi of China and saves face in his latest about-turn in policy. Is there method in the madness or is this yet more evidence of the capricious randomness at the heart of Trump’s foreign policy? Also … Matt D watches the latest production to emerge from the writing genius that is Mick Herron - the novelist behind the Slow Horses drama series. Does Down Cemetery Road live up to the standards of its impressive antecedent? Only one way to find out! Enjoy!

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Rock bottom (maybe?) for Labour - where next?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:15:57 GMT

As Keir Starmer becomes the MPs unpopular PM in history, the Matts ask what on earth he can do to turn his premiership around. Has he got it within him to become the radical agent of change he promised, especially now there seems nothing much to lose in terms of winning an election that seems beyond him. Also - what does Sarah Pochin’s racism tell us about what’s going on within Reform? Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Are we giving Nigel Farage too much airtime?

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the pod is giving Nigel Farage too much airtime, why nobody is talking about the fundamental realities of the UK economy and the government’s twin responses to Prince Andrew and the grooming gangs scandal. Plus they talk about whether Piers Morgan is right that woke is dead, and who the biggest charlatan they’ve ever met is.

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Cops have no business policing the offensive

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:20:28 GMT

The Matts rail against the weaponisation of the law against people who are merely grossly offensive. Where is the line? Who decides what is illegal and what is not? And have we all drifted into a society that can’t shrug off an insult? Also - Michael Wolff takes on Melania Trump; the best horror movies for Halloween; and the Boss is back in a new Springsteen documentary… is it any good? Enjoy!

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National disgrace: Where Andrew and the grooming gangs meet

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:03:28 GMT

The Matts see a parallel between two outrages; the disgusting conduct of Prince Andrew; a man shielded from consequences of his depravity by power and wealth - and the national grooming gang scandals; men shielded from consequences of their depravity by a failure of the liberal establishment to confront reality. Both cases touch on what we perceive British values to mean and how, in both cases, it seems we are still ill-equipped to right their wrongs. Be aware; it’s a tough listen in parts.

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Q&A: Israel and Palestine… the gloves come off

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In one of the best Q&A’s the Matts have recorded, a question about media coverage of the Middle East ceasefire provokes a heated argument - as each Matt fights his corner with the kind of honesty and conviction you may not always get on other political podcasts! As the dust settles, they answer more questions of Nigel Farage, A-level English … and their most embarrassing moment. It’s a rambunctious episode so hold on to your hats… Enjoy!

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The Power Broker: Inside Paul Marshall’s extraordinary network of right-wing influence

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:31:56 GMT

The Matts are joined by political editor James Ball whose cover story this week is an exhaustive investigation into the full extent of Paul Marshall’s bid to influence British society. The man who owns GBNews and The Spectator is also finding a broad array of influential think tanks, policy units and conferences - making him the most influential non-politician in British politics. And it’s working - James and the Matts discuss the inexorable rise of Nigel Farage … one of Marshall’s employees. Is he now unstoppable? It’s an episode you need to hear to believe. Enjoy.

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Trump’s day of days in the Middle East: It’s a win… take it

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:22:32 GMT

The Matts marvel at the extraordinary day that has just passed - first in the Knesset in Jerusalem, then in Sharm Al-Sheik in Egypt - as Donald Trump’s whirlwind victory parade signals the start of what we should all pray is a lasting peace. How do we square the undoubted leap out of the catastrophe of war in Gaza with the president’s ghastly autocratic brutality at home? Should we even care how we got here … and just be grateful that we have? And what comes now in a Gaza pummelled to oblivion?

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Q&A: Is Donald Trump actually the right man at the right time?

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the Gaza peace deal shows that Donald Trump, despite all his manifest failings, is actually the right man at the right time, if you now need a brown paper bag for your New World cover and who Conservative MPs could coalesce around to prevent the next leadership election reaching their members.

Plus they talk Britain’s trade deal with India, whether the Princess of Wales is right to say screens are ruining family life and if they’d rather be Faithfuls or Traitors. Enjoy!

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Why we are addicted to everything everywhere - with Joe Woof

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:54:52 GMT

The Matts begin with peace in the Middle East. Is it time to give Trump the Nobel? Then they turn to the outrage over a man being arrested in London for holding up his copy of The New World. Then after the break, a fascinating and troubling conversation with Joe Woof, author of this week’s New World cover story laying bare why addiction rates are soaring across the western world. You might not think you’re an addict before you listen to this pod, but by the time you’ve finished you’ll have changed your mind. But fear not - knowledge is power, as the Matts discover. And knowing how they are exploiting us all is the first step in our escape route from the grip of the Addiction Economy. Enjoy!

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How do we deal with Islamism in the UK?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:49:28 GMT

Britain has a problem. The presence within what we call our multi-cultural society of abhorrent groups with views that threaten not only our values, but our citizens. Islamists, anti-semites, fascists. What is stopping the government from isolating them and dealing with them? The Matts do what they do best - engage each other in a testing dialogue on a difficult and complicated topic. They also take stock of the last two years since the Oct 7 massacre and the subsequent catastrophe in Gaza. Is hope on the horizon? Finally, Robert Jenrick is a dangerous racist at the heart of what used to be a powerful political party. On that, at least, they are in absolute agreement. Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: The case for Keir Starmer

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries.

They discuss what the case is for Keir Starmer leading Labour into the next general election, whether we should be preparing for authoritarianism in the UK and if the sight of a Metropolitan police officer makes them feel safe or not. Plus they talk about the dark side of David Bowie, Alastair Campbell’s dismissal of Curtis Yarvin and what gives them inspiration in dark times.

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Michelle Mones and moans and moans - but she got her just deserts

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:06:33 GMT

The Matts digest the disgusting tale of greed and corruption surrounding the Medpro scandal. Matt K reveals what happened when (soon to be ex) Baroness Mone of Mayfair threatened to sue him and Matt D hopes this is just stage one of a justice process that ends in criminal charges. Also - remember the Climate Crisis? It used to be quite big on the agenda but now populism is the name of the game it has slipped out of mind. What is the consequence when politicians decide to appease voters rather than serve their long term interests? Enjoy!

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LIVE… from Liverpool! Did Keir pull it off?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:01:34 GMT

New World political editor James Ball joins the podcast live from Labour Party conference in the great city of Liverpool with his verdict on Keir Starmer’s make or break speech. He had his moments, but did Starmer do enough to turn around horrific personal and party polling and set up a genuine challenge to rising tide of Reform? Enjoy!

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Q&A: Is Andy Burnham being unrealistic?

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast, Matt d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries.

They discuss whether Andy Burnham has unrealistic standards for politics and whether he is the right person to run the country. Plus, is it alarming or alarmist to fear about Tommy Robinson’s potential path to power? The Matts talk about what the real point of the UN is, if there is a case for ID cards and, following the New World’s political editor James Ball’s brilliant interview with Ed Davey, what they took away from the Lib Dem conference.

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“Donald Trump is an idiot” … discuss

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:51:43 GMT

The Matts consider an alternative view on what is going on the President’s head. Based on an anecdote from Michael Wolff, could the answer to the chaos be much simpler than we thought? Also - as Keir Starmer prepares for his big conference week in Liverpool, is his leadership now in its sunset phase? Will Andy Burnham challenge him? And could Burnham see off Farage? It’s complicated. Enjoy.

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Exploring the world of far-right misogyny - with Cynthia Miller-Idriss

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:09:49 GMT

The Matts are joined by author and expert in extremism Cynthia Miller-Idriss to try and understand how so many young men are turning to hard-core misogyny and violence. Cynthia’s new book - Man Up - is an extraordinary insight into a world that has surged since the advent of social media and shows no signs of receding. If you want to understand how and why this behaviour is materialising - and how to defeat it - then you’re in the right place. Enjoy.

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: What does it mean to be British today?

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss what it means to be British today, whether it’s time for patriots to be more explicit about their patriotism and why Donald Trump is so fixated on TV.

Plus they talk about what Andy Burnham should do about the Labour leadership, what Nigel Farage actually believes in, if it’s time to retire left/right labels and what their favourite Robert Redford films are.

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From Trump to Charlie Kirk to Tommy Robinson - making sense of a whirlwind

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:45:49 GMT

The Matts take a deep breath and work their way through a tumultuous few days … starting with the visit of Donald Trump - is the UK becoming a vassal state? - through the unfolding aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and finally to reflections on the Tommy Robinson March in London. In the circumstances, is there a path back to a united Britain? Surprisingly - the Matts are optimistic… but above all else they are clearheaded about the challenges - and about the need to to call things for what they truly are. Be warned - this is an equivocation free zone. Enjoy!

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The Traitor’s Circle: the price of standing up against evil

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:16:55 GMT

The Matts are joined by author and journalist Jonathan Freedland to discuss his remarkable new book, The Traitor’s Circle. It’s a forensically-researched historical story of resistance against the Nazis from inside Germany. Written in the style of a classic whodunnit, Freedland has created a thriller that not only sheds new light on the actions of at least some Germans during the war - but also sounds a warning about the state of the world today and the indications that fascism is once more gaining ground. It’s a brilliant, engrossing conversation about a brilliant, engrossing book. Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Do we support Palestine Action?

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The two Matts again respond to your queries. The pair discuss whether they support Palestine Action, declining fertility and if there’s a way back for Keir Starmer.

Plus they talk about Nigel Farage’s pension, whether the Greens are a serious political party and if things are better or worse than during the Cold War.

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The killing of Charlie Kirk and the fall of Peter Mandelson

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:48:31 GMT

Two inevitable topics dominate the Matts discussion today - first up, the murder of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. It’s a simply atrocious event but the reaction from many has been shameful. The Matts explain why Kirk was unusual in the MAGA organisation … and why his assassination matters so much. In the second half, the downfall of Peter Mandelson. The Matts ask why Starmer didn’t act sooner, contrasting his sacking with that of Angela Rayner, and focus on the gravity of the offence. Ultimately, is this the point at which Keir Starmer loses his grip on power? Possibly.

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If Labour don’t rescind Palestine Action ban, here’s their nightmare scenario

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:44:09 GMT

The Matts get to grips with the turmoil of the last few days and use their meticulous political calculus to work out whether Keir Starmer is weaker or stronger than he was a week ago. Spoiler alert: they haven’t got a clue. But they certainly enjoy themselves finding that out. One thing they know - the absurd Palestine Action ban must be rescinded unless Starmer wants the spectacle of police arresting people from within the audience of his own conference in Liverpool. In the second half they deal with Tommy Robinson, whose march in London this week should, they agree, be taken seriously. Robinson is not as stupid as he looks and he plays an active role in furthering the poisonous nationalistic movement headed by Reform. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Why didn’t Nigel Farage go back to school with the rest of class?

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss why Nigel Farage didn’t go back to school with the rest of the class this week, whether government ministers should be held to a higher standard than ordinary citizens and why the debate in the UK is always hyped up to the max.

Plus they talk about the government’s procrastination on the infected blood inquiry, AI, whether we thank people too much and if Donald Trump is dead.

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Angela Rayner, Take 2. She should go.

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:41:50 GMT

On Tuesday the Matts were staunch in their defence of Angela Rayner. Then she came out and admitted she had paid too little tax on her new flat. The Matts work through the various scenarios available to her and conclude she should resign - but not for the obvious reason. Also - Nigel Farage was in Washington DC this week blowing hard about freedom of speech in the UK… at the same time as his Reform party HQ were busy banning The New World from their conference tomorrow. Hypocrite? You bet. And the Matts get into a deep, thoughtful discussion about Graham Linehan’s arrest. Enjoy!

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How much does the Daily Mail hate Angela Rayner?

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:40:19 GMT

Labour’s Deputy PM Angela Rayner has been the brunt of a propaganda campaign waged relentlessly by the Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph. What is it about her authentic working class credentials that these two newspapers find so threatening? The Matts have some thoughts. But first, will Keir Starmer’s government reshuffle change the trajectory his premiership seems stuck on - one of economic failure and a bizarre shadowing of Reform’s immigration agenda. The Matts spend the first half of the pod analysing the new entrants and what their arrival at Number 10 signals. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Should Tony Blair be getting involved in Gaza?

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Matthew d’Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss why Tony Blair is getting involved in Donald Trump’s meetings on Gaza, whether it was a mistake for the US president to give Vladimir Putin the impression that the West is ready to welcome him back, and the case of Labour councillor Ricky Jones. Plus they talk about why Britain loves nostalgia so much, what single law or act they would pass given the opportunity, and if The Thursday Murder Club is as irritating as it looks.

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Did Artificial Intelligence kill Adam Raine?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:43:48 GMT

The Matts are shaken by the story of a 16-year-old who took his own life after pouring his heart out to ChatGPT which, his parents claim, encouraged him to act. It’s a desperate case and raises profound questions about the technology and how it will change society. The conversation focuses on the need for governments to regulate AI (despite their debilitating sloth in dealing with new tech) and the inevitable effects of AI on our job markets, education and economy. Please be aware this particular discussion includes details involving suicide and is not recommended to be listened to in the company of children.

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Farage, migrants and racism … it’s complicated

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:34:51 GMT

The pod is back after its summer break! The Matts analyse Reform’s anti-immigrant policies and ask themselves how might Labour counter them? Which leads them into a discussion about what is, and what isn’t racist, and how helpful is it for centrists to sneer at every St George’s flag they come across. But first, Matt K returns from the States where a few days in Seattle gave him fresh perspective on how Trump’s populism cuts through and how the US is in a very different place to the UK right now … enjoy!

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From the archive – Zbig: the man who shaped the world

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:20:18 GMT

The Matts are taking a well-deserved break, so while they recharge their batteries here’s an interview from the archive to enjoy.

The Matts are joined by acclaimed author and FT journalist Edward Luce to talk about his new book Zbig— the definitive biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski, Cold War strategist and key architect of U.S. foreign policy. More than just a biography, Zbig offers sharp insights into the nature of power and America’s role in the world. If you want to understand how global strategy is shaped, this episode is essential listening.

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From the archive: How to grow your moral ambition, with Rutger Bregman

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The Matts are taking a well-deserved break, so while they recharge their batteries here’s an interview from the archive to enjoy.

The Matts are joined by Dutch popular historian and author Rutger Bregman to discuss his new book, Moral Ambition. How does the world change for the better? Why do so many talented people do bullsh*t jobs? And what’s wrong with a life spent worrying about reducing your carbon footprint to zero? Rutger’s a man with strong opinions on all the above and more. It’s a fascinating in-depth interview on what you - yes, YOU! - need to do to fix the planet. Enjoy!

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From the archive: Everything humans need to know about Artificial Intelligence - with Parmy Olson

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:50:49 GMT

The Matts are taking a well-deserved break, so while they recharge their batteries here’s an interview from the archive to enjoy.

The Matts are joined by Bloomberg’s Parmy Olson - author of Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT and the race that will change the world. Parmy leads us through the development of Artificial Intelligence, the extraordinary story of the two men leading the race towards AGI (don’t worry, all will be explained), and the enormous opportunities and challenges this new technology brings. If you find yourself wondering what the fuss is all about, and why AI should terrify you … or not, then this is the podcast for you. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Can sport ever be apolitical?

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast, Matthew d'Ancona and I again respond to your queries. After this week’s exclusive interview with Gary Lineker on Gaza, the BBC and podcasting we discuss whether sport - and sports personalities - can ever be truly apolitical. Also, has political podcasting now become more influential than newspapers?

Plus, we talk about whether cancel culture has peaked and what advice we’d offer 16 and 17-year-olds before voting for the first time. Finally, as Harry Frankfurt’s classic philosophical book, On Bullshit, is being republished to mark its 20th anniversary, we ask whether there is more bullshit around today than there was in 2005.

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With Sonia Sodha on the NHS trans case that will test the law

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:54:35 GMT

The Matts are joined by New World contributing editor Sonia Sodha to understand the bitter and consequential tribunal taking place in Fife - as nurse Sandie Peggie takes on the NHS over her treatment in the aftermath of a dispute over women’s rights in the workplace. Before that, the Matts discuss Starmer’s handling of the UK’s sort-of recognition of a Palestinian state. Has it helped or hindered the cause of starving children in Gaza?

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Gary Lineker speaks out about Gaza, the BBC and the Daily Mail

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:17:00 GMT

Gary Lineker has given his first interview since leaving the BBC to The New World. The Two Matts reflect on the wide range of issues he touches on - not least his sacking from the BBC and accusations of antisemitism he faced. “I’m not antisemitic,” he says. “I’m anti the killing of children.” Also this week - how good were Oasis at Wembley (superb) and how mad was the visit of Trump to Scotland (surreal). Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Are we finally getting bolder over Gaza?

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the government and BBC are getting bolder over Israeli actions in Gaza, why Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to establish an enquiry to look into the mistakes he made over October 7 and if the 50-year privatisation experiment has failed. Plus they talk the hidden student loan crisis, the intense public shaming and job losses faced by the Astronomer CEO and head of HR and whether they called Brexit wrong

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Rise of the far right and the resurrection of Jeremy Corbyn

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:11:29 GMT

Events in Epping are spreading. The Matts take a long hard look at the influence of a new strain of far right activist and how they are emboldened by the words and posts of Nigel Farage. After that - what does the new political party led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana mean for the Labour Party and the UK’s first past the post political system? The consequences are deeper than meet the eye. Enjoy!

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The real crime is how Labour let Farage control the narrative

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:45:12 GMT

Nigel Farage laid out his plans to halve crime in Britain; a combination of blithe populist (undeliverable) promises and dog-whistling lifted straight out of the MAGA playbook. The Matts pick apart the performance. But their disgust for him is shared equally with Yvette Cooper, the actual Home Secretary, whose recent contribution to fighting crime in Britain has centred exclusively on making a bunch of pro-Palestine protesters guilty of supporting a terrorist organisation. Who exactly does Palestine Action terrorise, the Matts wonder? And how does arresting an 83-year-old retired priest for waving a placard in public make the world a safer place? Is Britain facing an autocratic future? And is Labour opening the door to Farage in his bid to realise that future? These are the questions the Matts face this week. Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Why do Reform get such disproportionate airtime?

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss why it is the BBC gives Reform such disproportionate airtime, what on earth “useful” information means in connection to Grant Shapps and whether Ozempic isn’t just a wholly good medical solution to something that ruins millions of lives. They also talk about superinjunctions, whether we get the media we deserve and if they’re going to take a holiday at some point.

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The greatest scandal of our times?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:35:32 GMT

The Matts explore the various extraordinary facets of the super injunction following the accidental leak of thousands of Afghans who helped Britain and now face retribution from the Taliban. In its scope, it could be the biggest single scandal of them all - the threat to transparent government, the betrayal of foreigners who supported the UK, the treatment of those foreigners when they arrive here, the Labour decision to shut down safe passage for them, the Tory decision to cover it all up. It’s a shabby, shameful mess. What does it tell us about Britain and its place in the world today? Also this week - what place does a love of Shakespeare have in this world of hot-takes and TikTok? The Matts luxuriate in a beautiful and insightful essay by the brilliant Simon Barnes in this week’s New World magazine. Enjoy!

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The BBC on trial

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:31:22 GMT

It’s all about the UK’s public broadcaster today - The BBC. It’s had a shocker of a week, mitigated only by Gary O’Donoghue’s spellbinding interview with Donald Trump, which the Matts discuss in the first part of today’s pod. But then things turn south. Two damning reports - one into Gregg Wallace and one into the Gaza documentary broadcast then pulled as it emerged the narrator was the son of an Hamas official - have left Director General Tim Davie’s job hanging by a thread. As Lisa Nandy calls for heads to roll, the Matts argue about where the BBC is going wrong and what the consequences are for us all. It’s a feisty one. Enjoy.

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Is it a genocide or not?

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether it is time to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, the launch of Best Start and what the appeal of Oasis is.

Plus there’s talk about whether politicians should have an enforced retirement age, the government's expansive use of terrorism legislation, Jake Berry’s defection to Reform and what to see at the cinema.

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Tax the (VERY) rich!!

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:40:40 GMT

The Matts discuss the options available to Starmer and Reeves given they seem determined not to raise income tax, VAT and national insurance. Could taxing the enormously wealthy be an election winner? How could the property rich, cash poor be protected? And how would the Daily Mail come up with some spurious objection to protect their proprietor’s billions? But first … has the Macron visit produced the seeds to an end to the ghastly channel boat trade in immigrant crossings? And is a Franco-British nuclear weapon pact a good thing? Enjoy!

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Special guest Tom Baldwin: Can Keir turn a bad start around?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:52:18 GMT

The Matts are joined by New World contributing editor Tom Baldwin - author of Keir Starmer The Biography - for an honesty session. Where has Labour gone wrong in its poor first year and is Keir Starmer the right man to turn things around and keep Farage out of Downing Street. It’s a tough conversation but full of insight and ideas (something Labour could do with some might say). Enjoy!

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Should we admire Keir Starmer's willingness to back down?

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast, Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether Keir Starmer’s willingness to back down and listen is actually something to be admired, if the Prime Minister should take more care with his speeches and how serious Palestine Action’s protests were. Plus they talk about the extent of corruption in UK politics, just how progressive the Labour Party is, and 80-year-old Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury set.

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What really makes humans tick? And what’s going on in Number 10?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:57:59 GMT

The Matts are joined by Jonathan Goodman, author of Invisible Rivals, a fascinating book about what really makes the world go round and its consequences for religion, politics and media. It’s a revelatory conversation that will change how you think about society. Also the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother, plus what the hell is going on in Number Ten? Enjoy!

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Meanwhile in Gaza… Have we lost our moral compass?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:21:01 GMT

The Matts reflect on the prospect of famine in Gaza while the UK media obsesses on the antics of a rapper on a Glastonbury stage. Why is the crisis facing hundreds of thousands of children relegated to an afterthought? Why does Keir Starmer say more about Bob Vylan than the humanitarian disaster on the eastern shore of the Med?

Also: can Starmer survive the pirouettes of u-turns he is performing as the Parliamentary Labour Party rejects his welfare bill? As we approach his year anniversary in power, the Matts ask how long before we are discussing the end of the Keir show?

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Could Just Stop Oil now be considered terrorists?

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Matts again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the government’s Palestine Action decision means Just Stop Oil could now be considered terrorists, if AI could actually be the populists’ worst nightmare and the genius of David Lynch.

Plus they debate whether journalists should strive for detachment, Keir Starmer’s on-off welfare cuts and which is most cringeworthy: Mark Rutte calling Donald Trump Daddy, Trump comparing Israel and Iran to two schoolkids having a scrap in a playground or the president calling the media “scum”.

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Keir Starmer in big trouble at home

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:37:42 GMT

As the international news agenda moves at a frenzied pace, back home Keir Starmer faces a crisis of his own. The Matts explore the depth of feeling from amongst his own backbenchers against his welfare bill. It’s a crisis wholly of his own making and as Reform continues to surge in the polls, it bodes badly for all of us. Also - why did Mark Rutte call Trump daddy? And what was the Matts’ greatest Glasto moment? All will be revealed! Enjoy!

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Trump drags the world to the edge of reality

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:13:33 GMT

It’s been a few days of head-spinning consequence and the Matts explore the thinking of the man at its heart - Donald Trump. They kick off with an extraordinary moment; Trump losing his cool as Israel and Iran both appear to defy his ceasefire - but then the conversation moves quickly to what this means for the Middle East, for the UK, the United Nations, for NATO, and for the future of Europe. There’s a lot of ground covered this week … buckle up.

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This week's Two Matts Q&A: Are we witnessing the early stages of a global war?

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Matts again respond to your queries. They discuss whether we are witnessing the early stages of a global war without anyone admitting it, if we have collectively deleted our memory of 2016 and when we started confusing billionaires with philosophers. Plus there’s talk of whether Keir Starmer should have stooped at the feet of Donald Trump, if having children is ethical and what actually defines genius.

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The week the world holds its breath

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:14:17 GMT

As missiles fly between Israel and Iran, the Matts explore the long backstory to a conflict that has the capacity to spark a truly global conflict. Why has Netanyahu chosen now to attack? What can Iranians hope for? How will Keir Starmer handle the fact he is caught between a rock and hard place. And the biggest question of all: What will Trump do now. Ok - so not even Trump knows that - but the Matts explore the options. One note of light relief - MAGA is in a mess over it. It’s a small silver lining to a dark cloud overshadowing the planet this week.

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The genius of myth-busting ... with Helen Lewis

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:04:43 GMT

The Matts are joined by Helen Lewis, journalist and author of The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea for a fascinating deep-dive into what it means to be a genius. Why does society worship difficult men? Who gets left out of the genius narrative? And what if collaboration, not isolation, is the real source of greatness? Enjoy!

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Q&A: Is the Trump-Musk rift far from amusing?

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Matts discuss whether the rift between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is actually far from amusing, if the US president is being insulated from the mockery being hurled at him and what is going on with the so-called Epstein files. Plus they talk about how to fix the manosphere, the way to react to Quran burnings and potential acronyms to give to Nigel Farage. Enjoy!

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The extraordinary science of creativity with Marcus du Sautoy

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:28:19 GMT

The Matts are joined in the studio by one of the world’s greatest explainers of science; Marcus du Sautoy to discuss his new book Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity. It’s a thrilling conversation which leaves both Matts wondering … why can’t maths lessons in schools be this interesting?! Join them as Marcus explains how great art, music and literature all have the power of numbers embedded within - and how maths can transform your personal creativity. But first - the Matts discuss the spending review. Has Rachel Reeves done enough to give this Labour government a chance of a second term? Enjoy!

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Down and out in the manosphere - with James Bloodworth

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:20:34 GMT

The Matts are joined by author James Bloodworth whose new book Lost Boys is a brilliantly insightful exploration of misogyny and conspiracy rife within groups of young men today. James does what many journalists don’t - he goes on the road, all over the world, to meet with his subjects and understand what drives this alarming phenomenon. From Red Pill and Black Pill conspiracies to Instagram’s algorithmic gateway into Andrew Tate, James explains how the manosphere works … starting with his own flirtation with it twenty years ago. It’s a fascinating conversation. Enjoy!

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Is the Brexit argument now behind us?

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Today on The Two Matts podcast Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the New World means the Brexit argument is now behind us, the emotive language around treating sex offenders and whether Keir Starmer needs to be replaced by a better entertainer. There’s also talk of whether Thames Water should be turned into a mutual, Donald Trump’s madness and tacos.

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The New European becomes The New World - with Alastair Campbell

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:40:47 GMT

The Matts are joined by Alastair Campbell to discuss today’s big news - the rebrand of The New European to The New World. Why are we changing? Who is The New World for? Who will be writing in it... and about what. All will be revealed. Founder and editor-in-chief Matt Kelly and editor-at-large Matthew d’Ancona explain the thinking and ambition behind this new chapter in the publishing success that started life as a 4-week pop-up… and turned into the fastest growing title in the UK. While Alastair Campbell - who, it is rumoured, has a podcast of his own - joins them on the sofa to explain why The New World is his new favourite magazine. Enjoy!

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Who do you think you are kidding, Mr Putin?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Britain faces an unprecedented litany of threat, at home and abroad. If you want to know just how bad it is, don’t worry - we’ve got the full list. The Matts praise Keir Starmer’s response … and explore the consequences. Also - why Hope Not Hate are the good guys and a humbling encounter with Ed Vaizey. It’s all going on! Enjoy!

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Rwanda 2.0, communications failures and Jane Austen accents

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. The pair discuss whether the Trump administration is aping the Tories' Rwanda scheme, why the government is so bad at communications and if Cyril Ramaphosa is really someone to admire. Plus the best way to treat prisoners with mental health or substance issues, the MAGA maniacs sticking their noses into the Polish elections and posh accents in Jane Austen dramas.

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What were Musk and Trump smoking?

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:48:46 GMT

The falling out between Elon Musk and Donald Trump was predictable enough but consequential all the same. The Matts explore what this says about the Trump administration and the personal damage to Musk. Also - as Sadiq Khan calls for the decriminalisation of small amounts of cannabis, the Matts take a deep breath and try to bring some perspective to an issue that has sent all their usual dopes into a frenzy. Enjoy!

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What the tragedy in Liverpool tells us about Britain

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:21:02 GMT

The shocking events in Liverpool remain the source of more questions than answers, but one particular area - the disclosure that the suspect is “white British” - speaks volumes about the country we have become. The Matts consider the history of erroneous rushes to judgement - and how this age of social media makes the consequences of those errors so much worse. Also this week - what’s Farage’s plan … and how can Starmer stop him?

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The Daily Mail, wisdom and nostalgia for the Tories

Sun, 25 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether Keir Starmer really believes the Daily Mail can ever be won over, if there's a case for the study of wisdom in the age of AI and whether they share one reader's nostalgia for the dying days of the last Tory government.

Plus there's talk about whether the media panders to Nigel Farage and Donald Trump, the groupthink of the Lobby and the collective madness over Oasis.

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Chemical castration and the government’s prison plan … is it nuts?

Thu, 22 May 2025 16:11:37 GMT

Is the government’s new plan for dealing with our burgeoning prison population sensible? And is it a vote winner? Two very different questions - the Matts discuss. And did the red top tabloids fall for the oldest trick in the art of political communications? Also this week - what did Trump’s Oval Office ambush of the South African President this week add up to? More than It appears is the Matts verdict. Enjoy!

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Brexit is dead. Long live the future

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:24:42 GMT

The Matts are on something of a high. This week’s EU deal suddenly feels much more consequential than they’d expected. Credit (for once) to Starmer … even in his technocratic monotone, he presided over a clear vibe shift in the UK’s relationship with the EU. No, it doesn’t go nearly far enough. No, it’s not rejoin. But yes … it’s a new pathway and it feels like we have, finally, a PM willing to start fixing the mess of the last 9 years. The hard yards start now, but at least we can be confident that we’ve won the argument, Brexit is definitively a dud, and the future beckons. Enjoy.

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The big PR debate, Labour comms and Green populism

Sun, 18 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Matts touched a nerve last week with some comments about the desirability of proportional representation… or otherwise! Here they have it out and reach some surprising conclusions about how the UK should choose its MPs. Also - is Labour misdiagnosing its problems? Can there be a surge of Green populism? Will we ever see see the likes of José Mujica again? And is one personal jumbo jet really ever enough? Enjoy!

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Blessed are the jet-givers: St Donald goes to Qatar

Thu, 15 May 2025 16:41:32 GMT

Donald Trump’s whirlwind Middle East tour leaves the Matts open-mouthed at the sheer audacity of his grift … and helps them form a picture about how he may be planning to rule beyond a second term. Also this week; Matt K recalls his very first week in journalism - covering the trial of Peter Sullivan 38 years ago as he was found guilty of the savage murder of Diane Sindall. Now he’s been proved to be innocent, what can we learn about our justice system? The questions are both profound and troubling.

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Mr Starmer’s strange island of strangers

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:33:03 GMT

Join Matt Kelly and Matthew d’Ancona as they try to make sense of Labour’s latest plans for immigration. Are they trying to outflank Farage? What will their core voters think? And does this make their chances of a second term more or less likely? Also - are the Tories finished as a political force? Matt D lays out a compelling case for their terminal condition. What does this mean for UK politics? Enjoy!

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Q&A: Rip-off train fares, vile Andrea Jenkyns and bye bye Weightwatchers

Sun, 11 May 2025 09:41:10 GMT

The Matts get their heads around the cost of travelling in the UK by train, wonder if the death of Weightwatchers signifies a stage of human evolution, lament the disgraceful comments of Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns and offer their guiding hand to Downing Street… enjoy!

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The problem with this Labour government is…

Thu, 08 May 2025 15:58:56 GMT

The Matts are joined by New European political editor James Ball to step back and reflect on why Keir Starmer’s government is conspicuously failing to excite and unite a British public desperate for change after so many years of Tory rule. They have their theories. Is there an easy(-ish) answer? And who should they really be worried about if it’s not Reform? In the second half, the Matts take a look at the new documentary into the life of Leni Riefenstahl, filmmaker to the Nazis, and ask what her post-war rehabilitation tells us about the intersection of culture and politics.

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Zbig: the man who shaped the world

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:26:50 GMT

Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Cold War Prophet is out on May the 13th. Preorder here.

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Disaster prepping, taxing sugar and enough of Tony Blair already

Sun, 04 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Matts consider life without electricity, are staggered by the sugar in kids’ milkshakes, wonder who will hold Farage to account, celebrate VE Day and ask why Tony Blair feels the need to undermine net zero. Oh, and they also continue their quest for evidence of Neil Oliver’s past life as a Lindisfarne roadie. Enjoy!

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Election special - Be clear, Keir: You’re failing

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:16:03 GMT

The success of Reform in this week’s local elections and at the Runcorn by-election is not so much a wake up call as a fire alarm that should be clanging loud and clear at Labour HQ. But are they listening? If so, do they understand what they hear? The Matts believe a dramatic change is required. Clarity in strategy, excellence in communications. and a new occupant at Number 11. But above all, a focus on Labour’s core support. The Matts have specific ideas on how this can be achieved, but are clear about the alternative; either find a way to beat him, or prepare for Prime Minister Farage.

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The murder of Virgina Giuffre and Trump’s 100 days

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:25:30 GMT

The Matts discuss the tragedy of Virginia Giuffre and what her story tells us about the impunity of the wealthy and famous. Also - 100 days of Donald Trump. On a scale of 1-10, how’s he doing so far? The Matts fill in their scorecards

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Q&A: Does Keir Starmer possess a moral compass?

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

What does Keir Starmer’s flip-flop on the definition of a woman tell you about him? Should MPs be getting a £60k pay rise? Have we had enough TV specials on British injustices? What’s the next big crisis to engulf mankind? And what the actual f*** was that person in a bunny suit doing next to Trump?

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The truth about Pope Francis … and your reaction to our trans debate

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:55:42 GMT

What kind of Pope was Francis? Is it chaos and division he leaves in his wake… or a pathway for a more liberal, hopeful Roman Catholic Church? The Matts discuss his legacy. Also this week - the Matts’ inbox was bursting at the seams with reaction to their recent pod on trans rights and the Supreme Court’s definition of what a woman is. They take you through a representative selection - with some fascinating points of view. Enjoy!

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How to grow your moral ambition, with Rutger Bregman

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:41:49 GMT

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Q&A: why can’t we go to the bleedin’ shop today?

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Join the Matts this Easter Sunday as they tackle a wide range of topics: Is it time we abandoned Sunday trading laws? How should we think about assisted dying? Is the death penalty appropriate for people who split infinitives? Why isn’t the minister for technology more important? And is there life on Mars? Enjoy!

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Supreme sense? The aftermath of the trans rights ruling

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:33:29 GMT

WARNING: If easily triggered by rational discussion of complicated social topics, then this episode may not be for you. This week, the Matts react to the Supreme Court ruling defining women by their biological sex. It’s a landmark in a vitriolic, and sometimes violent, battle over trans rights. Who should hang their heads in shame at their conduct over this issue? Who deserves plaudits for courage in the face of cancellation? And how can we finally start to act constructively to overcome the obvious social challenges being trans creates - so everyone can co-exist in dignity? Also this week: How should society deal with the most reprehensible and dangerous criminals? News that the terrorist brother of the Manchester bomber was able to maim prison officers because he had access to self-catering facilities has shocked the Matts. They explore the options for dealing with the worst of the worst. Enjoy!

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But what is Britain anyway?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:21:52 GMT

The row over Chinese investment in British Steel opens up a whole can of worms for the Matts. How does an astroturf football pitch in Copenhagen, Argentinian Che Guevara and a steelworks in Scunthorpe all add to the debate? Only one way to find out … listen! Also this week - congratulations to Douglas Murray, right-wing author and commentator, for giving the almighty king of podcasting, Joe Rogan, some serious home truths. How can people maintain a grip on reality when podcasts they tune into are so ready to platform, to use Murray’s phrase, pure horsesh!t. It’s a podcast full of the big questions this week - enjoy!

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Starmer v Chamberlain and The Stones v The Beatles … fight, fight, fight!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week the Matts answer questions on Keir Starmer’s Keep Calm response to global economic mayhem; what Kim Jong Un is getting from Putin; whether the Beatles are any match for the mighty Rolling Stones; whether Nigel Farage is entirely in command of the respect of EU leaders; and do you home in or hone in? Enjoy!

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Trump blinks – but don’t relax yet!

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:07:20 GMT

The Assisted Dying Bill gave the Matts plenty to think about a few months ago. Since then much has changed as it made its way through parliament. Has any of it changed the Matts’ minds? The answer is yes - but it’s a nuanced and challenging difficult debate without any easy answers. All the more reason to have it, in true Two Matts style. But first - as Trump doubles down on his trade war with China (or is it now trebles or even quadruples down? We’ve lost count!), the Matts assess the intellectual coherence of those saying we should thank Brexit, and they also think about the long term effects of an effective shutdown of trade between two of the world’s greatest markets. Enjoy!

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From the horse’s mouth - Behind the scenes with one of the world’s great diplomats

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:18:38 GMT

The Matts are joined by João Vale De Almeida, whose 40 year career as a diplomat has seen him represent the EU in the United States, the United Nations and … thanks to Brexit … as history’s first ever EU ambassador to the UK. João’s new book - The Divorce of Nations - could not be more timely; an exhilarating ride through the political turmoil of this century so far. Why did America turn inwards economically? What drives Vladimir Putin? How and when could the UK ever hope to return to the European Union? And what is the future of the EU itself? All this and more in an engrossing conversation with a man who has seen it all … and still remains an optimist! Enjoy

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Q&A: When will Starmer and Reeves wake up to Europe?

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Matts tackle questions from listeners including learned helplessness, a new timezone for Scotland, are the Beatles uniquely great, welfare v warfare (which nearly ends up in a dust-up) and a flood of American refugees into the UK. Enjoy!

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Trump’s tariffs: It’s the end of the world as we know it!

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:53:11 GMT

On Liberation Day +1, the Matts take stock of the maniac’s economic shake-up and what it means for the world and the UK in particular. Stripping away the theatre and bullsh*t, they hone in on what is really happening in Trump’s head and ask the late Ronald Reagan for an explainer about why the coming trade war is every bit as cataclysmic as it seems. If you aren’t yet convinced that this new Trump era represents a fundamental change in how our world operates, then you haven’t been paying attention and you certainly haven’t been listening to enough Two Matts. Enjoy!

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The Ballad of John and Paul … plus The End for Marine Le Pen?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:14:55 GMT

The Matts are joined by Ian Leslie, author of the stupendously good John And Paul - A Love Story In Songs. They explore the freakish nature of an artistic collaboration that shook the world, as Ian brings fresh insight to the intimate relationship between the most influential songwriters in history. It’s a must listen for all Beatles fans but also anyone interested in their creative process and the psychology that bound them together. Before that – the Matts digest the incroyable news from France as Marine Le Pen is barred from political office for five years. Was it the end for her, or just the intro to the far right’s assault on the judiciary? Enjoy…

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Q&A: Does journalism get any better than Adrian Chiles on toilet rolls?

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Matts tackle listener questions this week on Gareth Southgate’s inspiring BBC lecture, Rachel Reeves’ survival chances, European defence spend, WhatsApp faux pas, the decline of the Democrats … and the big one; how can a couple of mere mortal journalists like us compete with master baker Adrian Chiles?

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The failure of Rachel Reeves + the choreography of fascism

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:14:45 GMT

Is Rachel Reeves merely disappointing, or is there a willful denial of reality going on? Since when did Labour become the party of warfare over welfare? And who thought this was a great way to communicate national renewal? The Matts are bemused and worried that the government seems to have entirely misunderstood the new world we find ourselves in.

Also - the ghastly performance of deportations to El Salvador from the States has dark undertones of some of the worst fascist regimes in history. The Matts explore the history of performative cruelty and wonder just how immune from these horrors we here in the UK really are. Enjoy!

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Yes, they are incompetent. Yes, they HATE Europe

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:38:03 GMT

Unprecedented scenes from Washington as it becomes apparent the US Government leadership has been wargaming on the equivalent of WhatsApp… and accidentally looped in a top journalist. The leaked security information – including specific details of American military missions – is astonishing enough. But what the messages also betray is the sheer loathing of Europe held by JD Vance and others in the administration. The Matts pick their jaws off the floor and discuss. Also - will Rachel Reeves’ “mission led” welfare cuts cut any ice with voters? And farewell George Foreman - the comeback king of American life. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Should the French take back the Statue of Liberty?

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Should the French take back the Statue of Liberty? Will Canada join the EU? Why do Liverpool FC fans boo the national anthem? How can we control social media from brainwashing us? And why the hell are you two talking so fast? All these and more, answered just for you! Enjoy!

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Reform’s falling apart - and the best book we’ve read in ages

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:15:21 GMT

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Nigel Farage and his Reform Party - 20% of whose MPs have been expelled and are now threatening to sue him. But beyond that fun, what does the split in the party mean? Should we take any comfort from it or the Farage juggernaut still on track to challenge Starmer at the next General Election.

In Part 2, The Matts discuss one of the best books they’ve read in ages - Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. It’s an epiphany - how right wing nationalists use scarcity to scare people and how there’s a clear response from liberals if only they have the courage to make it. It will change how you think about this new world we inhabit. Enjoy!

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Gaza, Columbia and the Copium epidemic

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:40:26 GMT

The ceasefire is over. More than 400 Palestinians, including children, are dead after Israeli air bombardments in the middle of the night, with the assent of Donald Trump’s White House. What end is there now, other than the ultimate ethnic-cleansing of Palestine?

Meanwhile, in New York’s Columbia University, a student is threatened with deportation for pro-Palestinian activism. The Matts look deep into the authoritarian regime forming in Washington. But don’t worry about any of that! Simply take your daily prescription of Copium and let your liberal anxieties drift away in a warm, fuzzy blur of complacency. It’s all the rage - and it’s why the Matts pledge the New European will forever be a Copium Free Zone. Tune in and find out why!

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Q&A: Is this America’s Brexit moment?

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Is America Brexiting from the world? Did we learn anything from Covid? Why isn’t history taught more in school? Have we got a problem with young white males? And was Kevin Bridges right about Trump all along? All this and more in this week’s Q&A with the Two Matts. Enjoy!

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Has Starmer become the PM we need?

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:33:46 GMT

The past two weeks have been good for Keir Starmer. As Tom Baldwin writes in this week’s New European, he has fallen back on his core qualities; a kind of radical relentlessness. The Matts assess his performance and ask if Starmer is ready to throw off the Labour obsession with appeasing the so-called red wall and instead embrace Labour’s natural audience: Us! In the first part, the Matts discuss the latest news from the ongoing Ukraine sell-out. Enjoy!

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Liverpool and the unmaking of Britain

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:38:47 GMT

The Matts speak with Sam Wetherell, author of the brilliant Liverpool And The Unmaking Of Britain. It’s not only a fascinating dive into the history of Liverpool, a city whose rise and fall impacted the whole world, but it’s also a prism through which we can try to understand our own complex times.

How did one man from North Carolina doom the entire Liverpool dock industry? How did a black pastor try to ignite the cause of Pan-Africanism from two knocked-together terrace houses? How did the Beatles go from being practically ignored by the city to being the centre of its renaissance? And what kind of politics do we need in an age of increasing obsolescence? All these questions are answered, and many more, in one of the most absorbing interviews the Matts have done. Enjoy!

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Q&A: State Visit? Suits you sir!

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Matts tackle questions from listeners including should X be banned in the UK? Should we withdraw the offer of a State Visit for Trump? Are we AI friendly? And why the hell are we insulting the dignity of the Two Matts podcast by not wearing suits? Enjoy!

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The awesomeness of Donald Trump (some say THE BEST)

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:38:56 GMT

The Matts are transfixed by Trump’s address to Congress. Once they get over the sheer magnetism of his schtick, they unpack how it works and why the right is so good at messaging. In part two, they analyse what might be the greatest speech to date about the horrifying implications Trump holds for Europe. A real reality check, articulated perfectly by a French centre-right politician. If you seek clarity in what Trump means for democracy, then click and listen. Enjoy!

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Michael Wolff special: Inside the head of Donald Trump

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:50:15 GMT

The Matts are joined by Trump chronicler supreme, Michael Wolff, whose new book All Or Nothing is a riveting and revelatory telling of Trump’s extraordinary journey back to the White House.

What are the characteristics that turned a seemingly irredeemable position into a second term? What do his inner circle really think of him? Why does Melania “hate his f***ing guts?” What triggered such an explosion against Zelensky? What has Putin got over him? And how can Europe deal with a President who thrives on instinct, without a plan or philosophy? All this and more in an interview both entertaining and terrifying. If you want to get inside Trump’s head, for better or worse, this is the place. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Is Liz Truss Ok?

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 04:30:00 GMT

The Matts grapple with our former Prime Minister's latest outbursts, dig into a deep mailbag of Burnham questions and speculate wildly on the Oscars this evening. Enjoy!

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The heroism of Zelensky

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:58:51 GMT

What is Trump’s real objective? And what do European leaders do now, as the reality that the President of the United States is not simply indifferent to their fate, but actively hostile. Trump hasn’t just abandoned Ukraine - he’s actually switched sides and in siding with Russia over the carve up of its territory and mineral wealth, has sealed the coffin lid on what we grew up knowing as The West. Only one man emerges with integrity and understanding of what Trump wants and how to deal with him - President Zelensky of Ukraine. The Matts assess his role in these most extraordinary and turbulent times.

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The great northern renaissance - with Andy Burnham

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:03:12 GMT

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham joins the Matts ahead of this week’s Convention of the North - the annual meeting of minds focussed on the ongoing revival of the UK’s great northern regions and cities. Andy delves deep into the opportunities and challenges facing cities like Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds - emerging from the threat of obsolescence into economic and cultural powerhouses of the 21st Century. Does Westminster really have a clue about the North? How much of a blow was the cancellation of HS2? And how can the north really compete with London and the south east when it comes to driving innovation and economic growth? All this - plus Andy looks forward to his beloved Everton’s move next season to one of the most exciting sporting arenas in Europe - Bramley Moore Dock slap bang on the majestic river Mersey. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Is It Time For TNECon?

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Should the Matts write the briefing notes for Keir Starmer’s trip to see Trump? What would Mr Kelly do if a populist Government tried to muzzle The New European? And what should we make of Boris Johnson's silence on matters Ukraine these past few weeks? All these questions and more answered on today's Q&A. Enjoy!

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The moment of truth for Germany

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:33:12 GMT

The Matts are joined by New European columnist Tanit Koch who tells them everything they need to know about the weekend’s federal elections in Germany. What are the consequences of the far right AfD’s growing support? What difference will a conservative Chancellor make on illegal immigration and the economy - the two burning issues at the heart of this vote? And what role can Germany play in a Europe suddenly confronted with the reality of a Donald Trump presidency? It’s a fascinating insight into European politics as Tanit makes sense of an election of enormous consequence. Enjoy!

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A new world order is underway. Will we survive it?

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:42:02 GMT

Keir Starmer has pledged British boots on the ground to keep whatever peace Trump and Putin carve up between them over Ukraine. The consequences are staggering and disturbing, as the Matts discover during the course of a tightly argued podcast. Meanwhile, JD Vance openly humiliates European leaders and sends the clearest signal yet that America First is a slogan representing international menace and opportunism and national selfishness. How can divided and US-dependent European nations hope to defend itself in a world where the US is no longer there to pay the bill? Where does Europe fit into a world of strongman spheres?

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Q&A: Yvette Cooper's Video Nasty

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Is Labour's immigration posturing the last straw for those who wanted a progressive Government? Should Eric Schmidt be listened to about anything? And was the last Liverpool derby at Goodison a game for the ages? The Matts ponder all in this Sunday's bonus Q&A episode. Enjoy!

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If this is a coup, what will Trump do next?

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:24:44 GMT

The Matts are live at the Media Collective Summit and discuss the extraordinary pace of events in Washington - are we literally watching a coup taking place in the world’s biggest democracy? Who is in charge? Elon Musk or Donald Trump? And what are the consequences for Europe? How should Starmer react? In part two - are politicians getting crapper? The Matts discuss and make an astonishing discovery (for them anyway) about William Gladstone. Enjoy!

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Everything humans need to know about Artificial Intelligence - with Parmy Olson

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:16:09 GMT

The Matts are joined by Bloomberg’s Parmy Olson - author of “Supermacy: AI, ChatGPT and the race that will change the world”. Parmy leads us through the development of Artificial Intelligence; the extraordinary story of the two men leading the race towards AGI (don’t worry, all will be explained); and the enormous opportunities and challenges this new technology brings. If you find yourself wondering what the fuss on AI is all about, and why it should terrify you … or not, then this is the podcast for you. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Customs Union vs the Single Market: what's the difference?

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Is the leader of the opposition "Bad Enoch" or just "bad enough"? Are there no red lines for the UK when facing Trump? And do journalists pale in comparison to the Black Country Bard himself, Mr Adrian Chiles? Find out in our latest instalment of our weekly Q&A. Enjoy!

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Donald Trump: Clueless in Gaza

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:12:51 GMT

The Matts are dumbfounded by Trump’s plan to take ownership of Gaza and turn it into a Mediterranean riviera - or, more accurately, force the displacement of millions of Palestinians and totally demolish any chance of progress toward a two-state solution. This lunatic approach to international policy is an entirely new and terrifying form of statecraft - how can leaders react? Also - the Matts watch Go Back Where You Came From … the Channel 4 TV show that has caused outrage for sensationalising the migrant crisis. The Matts love it. Tune in to find out why. Enjoy!

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Damian Collins on the future of British Conservatives and social media

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:18:42 GMT

The Matts are joined by Damian Collins - former Tory minister who launched a national inquiry into fake news and election interference. How can we protect society from online harm? How can government’s hope to contain the whims of a man like Elon Musk? And what does he make of Kemi Badenoch’s first months as leader of the Conservatives? The Matts also explore his fascination with two giants of a bygone era, David Lloyd George and Theodore Roosevelt. What would they make of today’s political carnival? Enjoy!

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Q&A: The Wisdom Of Chiles

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Have we already lost more cash post-Brexit than the entire time we were in the EU? Should we have been harder on Peter Hyman? Will the UK buy Greenland? These questions and more are answered in today's bonus episode. Plus: is Adrian Chiles the new TS Elliot? Enjoy!

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Is Labour’s vision for Britain taking off at last?

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:40:39 GMT

There’s no doubt about it - Reeves and Starmer are at least trying to switch up from the doom and gloom that characterised their first six months in power. Have they finally got the tone right? Is the strategy right? Is it enough? The Matts discuss. Also … why you’ve got to go and see The Brutalist. The film, set largely in post-WW2 America and starring Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce made a big impression on both Matts… in this podcast they delve into the Brutalist’s themes and find them strangely relevant to today. Enjoy!

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Special: How progressives blew it - and how they can fix it. With Peter Hyman

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:18:13 GMT

In a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation, Peter Hyman - former senior advisor to both Tony Blair and Keir Starmer - discusses his recent New European cover story and the reaction to it. What are the seven deadly sins of progressive centrist politics and its adherents? How can we stem the rising tide of populist nationalism? And how is Keir Starmer’s government doing so far? Peter - who also set up the ground-breaking School 21 in Stratford, London - also discusses what’s wrong with our education system and why radical change is much needed if we are going to prepare our children for the challenges of life in the 21st Century. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Criminalise ecocide and Hillary's reaction

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:30:00 GMT

In this Q & A The Two Matt's discuss Hillary Clinton's reactions to Trump, the rise and strategies of populist leaders like Trump, Meloni, Orban, and Le Pen, and the idea of criminalising ecocide. They also discuss the media's handling of figures like Nigel Farage (aka Mr Fridge) and did Elon Musk know what he was doing?

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Trump’s hostages and Starmer’s terrorists

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:10:11 GMT

In the first 48 hours of his presidency, Donald Trump demonstrated all the qualities he’s famous and feared for: absolute lack of inhibition, crassness, provocation .. and, yes, audacity. What do the Matts make of it? Meanwhile, in the aftermath of the atrocities of Southport, Keir Starmer has redefined the term terrorist and promises to get tough on the sale of kitchen knives online. Does his approach make any sense? The Matts have a vigorous exchange of views on a very difficult topic. Enjoy

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Hot take on the Trump inauguration - buckle up

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:12:22 GMT

The Matts watch the Trump inauguration in real time and give their snap verdict at the beginning of four years of the new world order under President Donald Trump. Is there anything to suggest things won’t be the catastrophe they have feared? Tune in, find out. They also discuss reaction to Peter Hyman’s brilliant essay in The New European on a way forward for progressives versus populists. In the battleground for ideas, the Matts face into some cold, hard home truths. Enjoy.

Further Reading: Dave Chapelle on SNL this weekend

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Q&A: The New Oligarchy, Greenland & Mr Pompous Goes To The Movies

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:30:00 GMT

The Two Matts dive into Biden's farewell address on the new tech oligarchy, compare Trump's Greenland ambition to Russia's Ukraine situation, and tackle left vs. right arguments on the culture wars. They also contemplate the implications of modern monetary theory (MMT), AI's black box nature, and who holds more power between Musk and Trump. And there's just time for the Matts to give their verdict on the BAFTA nominations. Enjoy!

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Gaza proves every Trump has a silver lining

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:02:55 GMT

God willing, the catastrophe that began with Hamas atrocities on October 7 and led to the destruction of Gaza and more than 40,000 dead is at an end. The Matts consider what comes next for the region, and what could motivate Trump’s America to ensuring a lasting peace. Also - as fires continue to rage in Los Angeles - is it time populist leaders like Nigel Farage and Donald Trump acknowledged that the climate crisis is anything but a hoax? The world faces enormous changes in the coming generations and the consequences will be felt by every citizen of the planet. The Matts suggest why some are so resistant to this scientific reality. Enjoy!

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If AI is going to save the UK, who will save Rachel Reeves?

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:04:09 GMT

Keir Starmer threw his lot in with a computing revolution today - is his confidence in Artificial Intelligence’s ability to transform the UK economy grounded in reality? The Matts have questions. Meanwhile, and not unrelated to today’s announcement, the economy (you may have noticed this) is proving stubbornly resistant to Starmer’s enthusiasm. As his beleaguered Chancellor defends her recent trip to China, the Matts ask if, and when, it’s the right time for the PM to consider Rachel Reeve’s position. Enjoy!

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Q&A: No More Inquiries, Elon's talking points & Neil Oliver's Hair

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Should there be a national inquiry into grooming gangs, or one about cultural integration in the UK? The Matts also delve into the origins of Elon Musk's talking points, the economic challenges facing the UK under Rachel Reeves, as well as Labour's Brexit strategy. Plus: more on Neil Oliver as a Lindisfarne roadie. Enjoy!

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Mark Zuckerberg and his Two-Facebook

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:18:53 GMT

Mark Zuckerberg has picked up the baton from Elon Musk as this week’s most depressing social media titan. His announcement to kick out fact-checking and let the community police itself is a significant moment in the rules (or lack of) governing how most of the world gets its news and opinions. The Matts discuss the potential damage, why this has happened now, and what a if anything - can citizens and governments do to resist the erosion of factual information in our times. Enjoy!

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2025: The most consequential year of our lifetimes?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:50:51 GMT

What can we expect in 2025? The Matts take a view on the key issues facing the world in the next twelve months … plus: how to deal with a bully like Elon Musk. What can Keir Starmer do in the face of lies and slander spread across the sewer of X? And how low will Kemi Badenoch sink in her efforts to trump the populism of Nigel Farage’s Reform?

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Q&A: Milestones vs Millstones

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 04:30:33 GMT

More milestone moments from the Matts prompted by some whistful listener questions concerning the idea of voting tests, those we lost in 2024 and what they're looking forward to in 2025, including Liverpool's potential league win. We'll be back on Jan 6th. Until then - have a merry Christmas, and enjoy the last podcast of the season.

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Heroes, villains and clowns of 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:49:47 GMT

The Matts reflect on the momentous year that is drawing to a close. Who made them cheer? Who made them boo? Who made them fall about laughing? It’s all here. Some of the names won’t come as a shock .. but there are a plenty of surprises. How does the Matts list of heroes, villains and clowns compare to yours? Only one way to find out … enjoy!

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The royal idiot and the prize fabulist

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:43:33 GMT

If one had any remaining shred of doubt that Prince Andrew is the biggest idiot in the realm, it was dispelled this week. Not content with being the close chum of a sex-ring monster, Andrew has also tainted the monarchy by becoming besties with a Chinese spy. The Matts discuss the fall out and wonder who the biggest fool is; Andrew, or the spy who imagined he’d have anything worth revealing. Meanwhile, no contenders for the biggest liar contest. Step forward Boris Johnson with his bizarre rallying call in the Mail to get Brexit done. He accuses Starmer of leading a “surrender squad” to derail Brexit. If only that were true, say the Matts. Enjoy.

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Q&A: Ambassador Farage?

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 01:30:43 GMT

The Matts are told (not asked) that the EU isn't working, offer up advice to win discussions over Christmas dinner, and while Starmer is bashing Whitehall... is DOGE actually a good idea?

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Robert Jenrick’s fascist foghorn

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:16:58 GMT

Robert Jenrick started demanding Syrian refugees are deported from the UK less than a day after the fall of the tyrant they fled. But who is he really talking to? Who is he trying to impress? The Matts pick him apart. In part two they discuss the extraordinary response to the murder of US heath insurance boss Brian Thompson. How can anyone celebrate his cold blooded killing? The Matts test their theory that everything before “but” is bullsh*t. Enjoy.

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Is news from Syria too good to be true?

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:01:20 GMT

Al-Assad has fled to Moscow and the Damascus is in the throes of a revolution after decades of autocratic tyranny and the deaths of hundreds of thousands. So we should celebrate, right? Yes … but … the Matts explore the history of Syria, how we got here and how the past will bend the narrative of what’s to come. What should we make of the liberation of Syria this week? Enjoy.

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Q&A: why wasn't Putin on The Sh*t List?

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:30:33 GMT

Is there too much needless complexity in the progressive cause? How worried should we be by Musk's millions? And have The Matts suffered with 'brain rot?'

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We’ve heard enough to make up our mind about Keir

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:23:06 GMT

There’s a problem with Keir Starmer. He is a terrible communicator. His speech on Thursday was a mish-mash word-salad when what this country needs is a clear sense of leadership and direction to counter the rising tide of populism represented by Nigel Farage’s Reform. What we got instead was milestones, missions and foundations. If Britain is in a battle against far-right nationalism, is Keir Starmer the right general to lead it? The Matts discuss. And what does the chaos in France tell us about European politics? Can Macron survive the resignation of Barnier and what will Trump make of it all when he comes calling for the reopening of Notre Dame?

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Today’s wall of shame - Joe Biden and Gregg Wallace

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:05:20 GMT

How much damage has Joe Biden done to his legacy and, more importantly, the credibility of American justice? Granting Hunter Biden a pardon is a kick in the face to anyone clinging onto the idea that the Democrats held the moral high ground in US politics. The Matts discuss the ramifications, and the extraordinary back story, to his decision. Also - is Gregg Wallace finished? Should Jeremy Clarkson give him hope of salvation from terminal disgrace? How complicit is the BBC in Wallace’s behaviour and his downfall? Why is Nigel Farage so coy about it all? The Matts try to make sense of it all. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Petitions, Labour bashing and what's up with Kamala?

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:30:51 GMT

In this weeks Sunday Q&A, The Two Matt's are asked why they keep giving Labour a hard time, why some people respect some votes and not others and what on earth is going on with Kamala Harris? All those and more, answered.

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Migration madness and reaction to our Sh*t List

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:30:52 GMT

Are the massive immigration numbers all they seem? Is there a better story to tell about immigration? And what do we do about Nigel Farage hijacking the news for the cause of nationalist populism? Also this week - reaction to The New European’s Shit List. Who’s on it? And who took it well (spoiler alert - it wasn’t Owen Jones!) … enjoy!

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The alarming rise of the far right in Europe

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT

In the first half, the Matts discuss Labour’s chronic struggles since taking power. How did they get it so wrong, so quickly and what can they do to get back on track? Then the Matts take a cold look at the alarming rise of the far right across Europe. No longer a curiosity, it’s now a theme. What’s going on? The Matts have a couple of ideas.

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Q&A: A Referendum On Referendums?

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:30:47 GMT

Your questions answered, including why Keir Starmer should stay abroad, Trump's political maneuvers and whether we should have a referendum on referendums. The Matts share advice on how to maximise your cultural consumption and address how the beloved Barbour jacket, can become politically charged. Tune in for a comprehensive Q&A session analyzing these pressing topics.

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The second most dangerous man in the world

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:30:00 GMT

The coming Trump administration appointment of Robert F Kennedy Jnr should terrify us all. An oddball conspiracy theorist who has a track record of causing real damage to the health of millions is to be the next Health Secretary of the United States. The Matts are joined by one of the world’s leading authorities on vaccines - Mark Honigsbaum - to understand the danger RFK Jr represents, not just to the US but to us all. But first - the Matts bid a fond farewell to John Prescott and wish there were many more of his ilk around today. Enjoy!

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Bombing Russia and should Allison Pearson go straight to jail?

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:52:12 GMT

What does Joe Biden’s move to permit the use of US missiles against Russian territorial targets mean for the war in Ukraine and the security of Europe? Also - what does the interminable Allison Pearson saga tell us about free speech in the UK? Enjoy!

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Q&A: Rory, Donald and Bob Too

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 04:42:16 GMT

The Matts tackle Rory Stewart's optimistic predictions and why hope alone isn't a strategy. They delve into Elon Musk's influence on politics and the uniqueness of Trump's second presidency. The discussion then inevitably shifts to Brexit, and then takes a turn into dinner with Bob Geldof. With the Best Sweetcorn Ever. Enjoy!

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Why we’re not confused about Justin Welby

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:03:16 GMT

The full horror of sexualised abuse in the Church of England has claimed the scalp of Archbishop Justin Welby. Was he the victim of a witch hunt; a man forced out of office by unfair pressure as many seem to think? No, say the Matts. And there’s a CONTENT WARNING on this episode: some of the ghastly abuse suffered by victims of John Smyth is discussed, as is the wider issue of child abuse in other churches including the Roman Catholic Church. Also - what difference does the interlude between Trump’s first and second term make? A lot think the Matts. Find out why!

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How can Europe Trump-proof itself?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:11:31 GMT

The election of Donald Trump poses huge challenges to the UK … but can Keir Starmer act to protect his government from the Trump storm to come? How can a small nation off the coast of the EU best defend its interests in the new global reality? And if Starmer’s challenge is daunting, his predicament is as nothing compared to that of Vlodymyr Zelensky. Is Ukraine’s struggle against Putin now doomed? The Matts discuss.

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Q&A: your reaction to President Trump 2

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:00:14 GMT

YOU join the discussion on the implications of Donald Trump's election victory, the public's perception of political candidates, and the role of right-wing media and dark money. Plus Starmers' advisor problem.

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How Trump blew the bloody doors off

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:01:04 GMT

In a moment of clarity, the Matts reflect on what just happened .. and why. And find themselves strangely energised by the thought of what is to come. Enough of the hand-wringing already - yes you Rory! - now is the time for action. Also - Matt D talked about working with the great Michael Caine on his brilliant new biographical journey through life and the lessons he’s learned. Enjoy!

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TRUMP WINS! (The world loses)

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:50:03 GMT

It’s an earthquake and it changes everything. The Matts take in the scale of Trump’s victory and discuss how it happened and what it means; for the UK, for Labour specifically, for Ukraine, for the Middle East, for the climate. And they start to map out a response for fighting back against the oncoming tide of far right populism - both here and abroad.

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Q&A: Brexit and the budget, wealth tax and young voters

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 01:30:37 GMT

In this edition of The Two Matt's Q&A, the pair take on questions on Reeve's budget, taxes on the rich and lowering the voting age to 16. Also in this episode, where should the line be drawn on slavery reparations and what will the Matts be doing on the 5th of November?

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Feargal Sharkey interview: The unbelievable scale of the sewage scandal

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:30:39 GMT

Feargal Sharkey has galvanised the nation over the scandalous - and criminal - negligence our water companies and their so-called regulators have displayed for years. Our rivers are flooded with sewage on a daily basis and the privatised water companies have been pillaged. On Sunday he’s leading a march for clean water in London and he tells the Matts why he is so determined to correct this enormous injustice. It’s a brilliant, searing interview. If you’re not already furious about this, you will be soon.

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Labour’s heavy-weather Government

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:33:35 GMT

Why are Labour making life so hard for themselves? The Matts assess the ups and downs of the government’s first months in power ahead of what promises to be a defining moment for Keir Starmer - Wednesday’s Budget. Also - what does Jeff Bezos’s interference in Washington Post editorial policy matter? Quite a lot as it turns out. Tune in to find out why! Enjoy

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Q&A: More on MAID, Godwin's Law & Paddington's Passport

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:50 GMT

More on the contentious debate on assisted dying, including a view from Canada. Plus: alternatives to X and NHS reform insights.

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Trump versus Starmer, Starmer versus slavery reparations

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:30:50 GMT

Does the fact that Donald Trump now thinks Keir Starmer’s Labour Party are actively interfering in the US election matter? The Matts consider how a story that should be a nothingburger has the potential to upset relations between the UK and the US for years to come. In Part 2, the Matts discuss whether or not Britain should pay reparations to the descendants of the slave trade from which this country profited so much. Also - details of how to see the Matts in the flesh on November 25! Enjoy

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Ta-Nehisi Coates: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/

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Jon Sopel on Britain, America… and the future of journalism

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:23:15 GMT

The Matts spend some quality time with fellow podcaster Jon Sopel … reflecting on the state of Britain as described in his hit book Strangeland. And they tap into his deep Washington insight for a long view of American politics - and just how scared should we be about the prospect of a second Trump presidency. Also - podcasts! Are they the future of journalism? Enjoy!

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Q&A: Kamala, Climate, and Compulsory Fun? 👻

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:30:16 GMT

This week, Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona dive into Kamala Harris's Fox News interview - smart move or not? Plus, why aren't we talking more about the climate crisis?! They also tackle immigration, those cultish Trump/Johnson fans, and the age-old debate: audiobooks vs. real books. Oh, and Matt d'Ancona REALLY hates Halloween.

Further reading/watching/listening

"The Uninhabitable Earth" by David Wallace-Wells

"The True Believer" by Eric Hoffer

"Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders

"Sonny Boy: A Memoir" by Al Pacino

"Don't Look Up" (Netflix film)

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To kill or not to kill… is assisted suicide in the UK really a good idea?

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:30:39 GMT

As parliament prepares to debate legalising assisted suicide, the Matts argue their respective corners on its desirability. Also - if they think having a German football manager is bad, wait until they find out about the King’s antecedents. The Matts despair at little England’s bottomless capacity for xenophobia when it comes to Germans. Enjoy!

Content warning: strong language, references to suicide, depression

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Who really controls Britain?

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:28:38 GMT

As Keir Starmer enthuses to merchant banks and global conglomerates about opening up Britain for investment … and tearing down regulatory barriers that get in their way … the Matts wonder who actually runs the country? Not least since one of the shiny new investors are the very same people who ransacked Thames Water. And while we are talking about investment, what about the drastic cuts to local government funding that are damaging some of the most vulnerable in society? Also - Alex Salmond … is it too soon to mention the dark side?

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Q&A: Disappointing Keir, Tory freebies and a bit of drumming

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:30:06 GMT

In this Sunday edition of The Two Matts the pair chat about Labour's terrible start, Tory freebies and the US support for Israel. Coming from Berlin this week, the Matts also dip into drumming and whether young people not being able to read long books is a problem.

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LIVE FROM BERLIN! Germany’s woes and Johnson’s lies

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:30:32 GMT

The Matts are in Berlin, discovering all is not well in the powerhouse of Europe. Is the rise of the far right AfD party inevitable? And how is migration warping the political discourse? Also - Boris Johnson’s worst lie yet? Could be. His mendacious outpouring about Trump’s innocence over the insurrection is a signal of a dark ambition; a return to power alongside his mate in the White House. The Matts weigh up the evidence. Warning! Contains impressions. Enjoy!

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An unbelievable year of horror after October 7… is there any hope?

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:01:59 GMT

Sue Gray has been resigned - also known as fired - as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. Can she be blamed for Labour’s shaky start or is the problem more deeply-rooted? Also - one year after the Hamas atrocities of October 7, and the subsequent carnage in Gaza, the Matts take stock and explore some plausible outcomes of the raging conflict in the Middle East

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Q&A: Lucy Letby, Proporational representation and Wernham Hogg

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:30:10 GMT

Happy Sunday! Today The Two Matt's hear your questions starting with the case of Lucy Letby. Should her case be scrutinised amidst doubts, despite the distress it may cause? Also, are the progressive press more critical of the left than the right and should Labour back proportional representation? The Matt's wrap things up by trying to work if Sue Gray is Gareth or Tim from 'The Office'. Oh, and what about Morgan McSweeney? And who's Keith? It's all very important.

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One month to doomsday

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:30:43 GMT

We are in the final stretch of what may be the most important election of our lifetimes - and everything is still on a knife edge. The Matts consider the state of play between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and anticipate the consequences of all eventualities. Enjoy!

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Tearing into the Tories: like shooting fish in a barrel

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:04:00 GMT

The Matts pick off the Tory leadership candidates one by one with the nagging doubt in their minds that, whoever wins, it doesn’t really matter. The Tories are in such deep trouble as a party that restoring any sense of relevance and legitimate opposition to Keir Starmer’s monster majority will require Churchillian energy and determination. And sorry to break it to you Kemi, Robert, James and Tom … but you ain’t no Churchill. Enjoy!

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Q&A: These are the best impressions you'll hear all year

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:30:23 GMT

Come for the impressions but stay for Keir Starmer's ethics in comparison to Boris Johnson's corruption, the Matt's giving Keir a hard time and 'Have I Got News for You,' going stateside. Happy Sunday!

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Alarm in Lebanon: Why the conflict in the Middle East is escalating

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:30:35 GMT

The Matts try to understand just why an already desperate situation in the Middle East is getting worse. What links the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois boxing match in Wembley and the conflict in Lebanon. And who are the silent winners while international diplomacy battles to contain any escalation? Also - did Keir Starmer’s conference speech give any further insight into how he intends to stem the rising tide of right wing nationalism in the UK? And do the freebies matter? The Matts have a view. You will too! Enjoy

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Do Labour REALLY understand what’s at stake here?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:45:36 GMT

Something fundamental is missing in the way Labour have set about governing. It’s not just about free dresses, spectacles, Taylor Swift freebies and a box at the Emirates. It’s about an appreciation of what happens next if Keir Starmer doesn’t establish - quickly - a real sense of purpose for this term of office that the nation can understand, get behind… and hold him accountable for. He hasn’t done it yet. The Matts are worried. We should all be worried.

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Q&A: Where's The Hope? And Should We Feel Icky?

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:00:00 GMT

The Matts dive into the Labour Party's promises at their Liverpool conference, get taken to task over Tony Blair's relationship with autocrats and the ethics of promoting his new book, On Leadership. Plus Mossad's tactics against Hezbollah, and more on the intricacies of swearing. All in 30mins! Enjoy.

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John Major is 100% right about Brexit

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:30:57 GMT

John Major is scathing about Brexit in his interview with BBC’s Amol Rajan. The Matts find themselves nodding vigorously in agreement - not just on the Referendum … but Ukraine, Rwanda, far-right entryism and Britain as a nation I’ll at ease with itself. Also - is A Very Royal Scandal worth a watch? Yes … but with a few caveats. The Matts can’t agree about whether this version of the Emily Maitlis / Prince Andrew drama is all it should be. Enjoy!

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Trump assassination attempt, Lib Dem’s Brexit strategy and Starmer’s wardrobe

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:05:00 GMT

Today, why the US election is revealing itself to be an unprecedented cocktail of violence and fiction - and what Kamala Harris needs to do to get back in front of the story. Also - why aren’t the Lib Dem’s more explicit about reversing Brexit and how did Keir Starmer expect the story of Lord Alli’s remarkable benevolence to play out, if not terribly. Enjoy!

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Q&A: The Govt's GoFundMe, Dogs vs Pigs & Intelligent Swearing

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:16 GMT

The Matts rifle through your inbox, covering everything from pensioner pushback to Jenrick's rise from mediocrity to... irrelevance. Also: a non-apology over swearing.

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Fixing the NHS will take more than cliches

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:30:47 GMT

The Matts speak to Andy Cowper, one of the leading journalists on health policy in the country - so someone who actually knows what he’s talking about. Andy gives a brilliant assessment of why the NHS is so broken today and how Keir Starmer should approach its repair. Also - are you holding your pets just that bit closer these days with the news they are being eaten by immigrants? The Matts consider the fall out from the Harris-Trump debate. Enjoy!

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Keir Starmer is needlessly fuelling resentment

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:56:06 GMT

The winter fuel debacle has been mismanaged by a Labour leadership long on misery and woefully short on a vision Britain can get behind. It’s early days but things have to improve. The Matts debate whether Keir Starmer understands what Britain needs right now … and that pointlessly punishing pensioners isn’t it. Also …. The build up to a night of historic import as Kamala Harris faces the Orange Maniac. Will you be staying up? The Matts will. Enjoy.

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Q&A: Licensing Reporters, Migrant Tragedies, and Christmas Cheer

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:30:33 GMT

Join The Two Matts for this week's Q&A as they delve into the integrity of British journalism and the concept of licensing for broadcasters. Also this week, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the English Channel, with a critical look at the government's response, Oasis alternatives, medical alternatives and Christmas. Yes, Christmas.

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From a bonfire of red tape to Grenfell: a case study in societal failure

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:00:09 GMT

The appalling negligence and greed that resulted in 72 people dying in the Grenfell disaster is laid bare. The Matts wonder why nobody is already on remand for manslaughter. They wonder whether the system is actually broken or if it’s working as it was set up to. They wonder how people like Jacob Rees-Mogg sleep at night. They wonder how the litany of failures over Grenfell is compatible with any notion we are a genuinely progressive society. They wonder if this inquiry, like so many others before it, will actually change a thing.

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Further Reading

The Lives Of Grenfel Tower: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2018/may/14/lives-of-grenfell-tower-victims-fire

Dawn Foster's piece for the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/20/opinion/london-tower-grenfell-fire.html

Trump’s Red-Pill Podcast Tour - Helen Lewis: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/09/trump-lex-fridman-podcast-tour/679702/

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Far right rises in Germany - but not as much as Oasis ticket prices

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:37:53 GMT

As Germany reckons with the rise of far right AfD politics in German regional elections, the Matts ask if simply demonising them is inviting disaster. Meanwhile - one Matt is feeling both smug about landing tickets for Oasis and furious that dynamic pricing has become the debate raging at the heart of our new Labour government. Aren’t there bigger things to worry about? Like, er, reconsidering Britain’s place in Europe? Enjoy!

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Q&A Smoking Outside, Printing Money and booking Kemi

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:01:35 GMT

Should smoking should be banned in designated outdoor spaces? The Two Matts answer this and other listener questions on the Conservative leadership contest, and a 101 on government debt. Plus, they ponder whether it's still possible to maintain friendships across political divides in today's polarised landscape.

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Adam Boulton on why politicians need to be braver. Yes, Keir… that’s you.

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:00:11 GMT

Broadcasting legend Adam Boulton has, over forty years as a journalist, seen the media’s relationship with politics disintegrate. In the episode, he tells the Matts where things started to go wrong, what puzzles him about Starmer’s apparent fear of upsettting the right, and why an entire generation no longer understands the difference between news and opinion. It’s an engrossing, illuminating listen from one of the most thoughtful and experienced broadcasters this country has ever produced. Enjoy!

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Q&A: From Milton Keynes to Keynesian Economics

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:00:23 GMT

The Two Matts delve into your questions, including the UK's daunting economic outlook amidst high public borrowing figures; the need for a hopeful roadmap from the government and compare the current situation with past examples of large-scale social upliftment like Lula's policies in Brazil. They also explore if a Keynesian economic resurgence is on the horizon andnew details on when Trump met the Queen.

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Who’s a proper Charlie then?

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:00:25 GMT

Listeners shower the Matts with universal adulation after last week’s interview with Charlie Mullins … apart from the 74 who wrote in asking what the hell were we thinking? Well, dear listeners … THIS is what we were thinking. But before that, in the first half, the Matts consider an extraordinary week for Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House. Can she keep it going? And do the Obamas help or hinder her chances? Enjoy! (Unless you only ever want to hear stuff you totally agree with, in which case… other podcasts are available ;)

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Charlie Mullins: Brexit, Business and Nigel Farage

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:30:04 GMT

Charlie Mullins is the founder of Pimlico Plumbers and despite his challenging upbringing, has managed to build a highly successful business. He is a big supporter of remain, but despite being an ardent opponent of Brexit, has now decided to back Reform, led by Nigel Farage.

In his conversation with The Two Matts, Mullins' discusses his political views and his admiration for Nigel Farage. He also explains his decision to leave the country after Labour were voted into power and tells the Matts about his passion for boxing and the need for more apprenticeship schemes.

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Remembering 2012: when Britain seemed a lot less depressed

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:40 GMT

The Matts recall the London Olympic opening ceremony and ask if it would be even possible for Britain today to demonstrate such joy and confidence. And if not, then how can Starmer and Reeves rekindle the spirit of ambition and self-esteem that ceremony embodied - only for it all the come crashing down just four years later with Brexit. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Is JD Vance a Democratic Plant?

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The Matts answer your questions, from JD Vance's political missteps to Netanyahu's tactics. Also discussed: what did the impact of austerity really do for a ringfenced NHS? And how with it prosper amidst changing demographics? Plus: reflections on global sustainability, an entrenched capitalist system, energy resource challenges, and a glance at US-UK differences in the influence of religion on politics. And some book recommendations, because summer.

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Hey Nigel, if you don’t like this… sue us

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:30 GMT

Nigel Farage this week jumped into the aftermath of tragedy in Southport to cynically incite hate. While families grieved and a community came to terms with the horror of what unfolded at a children’s summer holiday class, Reform leader Farage took his chance to plant questions of conspiracy and terrorism into the minds of his followers. What happened next was as predictable as it was ghastly. The Matts waste no time in calling out his despicable behaviour.

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Now we know how many holes it takes to fill the Tory deficit

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:00:53 GMT

Rachel Reeves is genuinely shocked by the gap in public finances and has moved quickly to put out the binfire she inherited from Sunak and Hunt. But will she and Starmer have the boldness required to realise their talk of a decade of national renewal? The Matts need to be convinced. Also - the race for the White House gets more fascinating by the hour. Kamala Harris remains behind in the polls but there is now, at least, hope a second Trump presidency can be avoided - God willing. And God, the Matts discover, may have other ideas - at least according to Donald Trump. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Michelle Obama for President and what is 'Brat'?

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:30:15 GMT

Should Michelle Obama be President? How has the political landscape changed following Kamala Harris's emergence and what are Starmer and Reeves going to do with the inherited financial mess? These and more listener questions within.

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The Anne Applebaum Interview

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:30:03 GMT

This week, the Matts talk to Pulitzer-winning author and journalist Anne Applebaum about her terrific new book on modern autocracy - and how different it is to the 20th century totalitarian blocs. How complicit is the West in these new networks of corruption and repression? And - with the UN at a low ebb - what can be done to take on these nimble and nasty states? Don’t miss this conversation with one of the most important writers in the world today.

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You blew it, Biden

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:57:11 GMT

As the rest of podcastistan celebrates the dignity of President Biden’s departure from the race to beat Trump, the Matts are fuming and wonder how events might have unfolded had Joe seen sense six months ago. As it is, the contest is between a Black female Californian and an Orange lunatic. Can the Democrats win? Who wants to run as VP? And why is America’s first President of colour refusing to endorse the woman who wants to be the next? Enjoy!

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Q&A: Could the EU join the UK? Plus Trump Conspiracy Theories

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:51 GMT

The Two Matts discuss Europe's shift towards right-wing populism and its implications for the UK rejoining the EU; how media brevity has impacted political understanding and debate; the Trump shooting conspiracy theories, and the public's diminished joy in politics and sports over the years. The intrepid podcasters also dive into how soundbite culture have reshaped political communication. Plus: the Paris Olympics and the wonder that is Daley Thompson.

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Has Starmer done enough?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:54 GMT

The King’s Speech was packed with plans … putting to bed the theory that Keir Starmer’s Labour government had no plan. But will it be enough to instigate the national renewal they have promised? The Matts discuss.

Also - what does JD Vance mean for Trump and for Britain? And why is David Lammy parading his Christianity on the national airwaves? The Matts make sense of international manoeuvring. Enjoy!

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Further Reading/listening

James Bloodworth - Hired

Philosophize This - Listen here

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“The shot heard round the world”

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:40:43 GMT

The attempted assassination attempt of Donald Trump does not sanctify a man who has thrived on a particularly violent rhetoric his whole political career. As Nigel Farage blames the media, as MAGA Republican Senator JD Vance blames Joe Biden and the Democrats, the Matts look at the unfolding shift in how Trump and his supporters are reacting to the shooting - and what it means for America and the world.

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Q&A: Brexit, Starmer, and Football Fever

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 01:07:46 GMT

This week The Two Matts examine Keir Starmer's leadership, the Labour Party's Brexit policy, and the political dynamics shaping the country's future. From electoral strategies to European relations and internal political struggles, this episode covers it all. The pair also deliberate over the The Telegraph's editorial stance, the UK's military considerations, and the United Nations. And, perhaps most importantly is football coming home.

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Is Joe Biden now the most dangerous man in America?

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:12 GMT

It’s increasingly apparent President Joe Biden is unfit to challenge Donald Trump for the White House. But what can stop him? The Matts consider the predicament facing the United States and the world… with, it’s fair to say, a deep sense of foreboding. Also … can the Three Lions do it? Will it come home? The Matts haven’t got a clue but that doesn’t stop them going on about it for a good ten minutes… enjoy!

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The UK's Administrator In Chief is off to a flyer

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:34:52 GMT

Keir Starmer looked incredibly at ease and confident at the Saturday presser. The Matts can’t remember a smoother beginning and he has recruited some great expertise. But is administrative excellence enough? Also … one question lingers in the air: Where the hell are all the Tories? Enjoy!

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What a night! What a win! What now?

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:10:59 GMT

After their Election all-nighter, the Matts consider the twists and turns of a quite extraordinary election. A massive, historic night for Keir Starmer’s Labour and a shuddering comeuppance for Sunak and the Conservative Party. Well played Ed Davey and a disaster for the SNP. But the rise of Reform and the volatility of the electorate asks big questions about what comes next for British politics. Enjoy!

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At last … the election run-in - with special guest Tom Baldwin

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:26:11 GMT

It’s the final few days of the election campaign and the Matts are joined by Keir Starmer biographer for deep insight into what’s going to happen in the immediate aftermath of a Labour government. How to combat the rising tide of far right politics, who will the new stars of Labour be, and should Starmer go to the Euro finals of England get through? Enjoy!

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Q&A: Will Starmer recruit Campbell and the cost of Brexit

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:31:37 GMT

Will Keir Starmer involve Alastair Campbell in Number 10? How important is it that Labour provide stability? And how much impact do the media really have on voting outcomes? That and dirty rivers, NHS challenges and should politicians go to Glastonbury? Delve into the latest Q&A episode to find out.

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Good chaps, bad chaps - how British politics went bent

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:30:44 GMT

The Matts are joined by Simon Kuper, FT journalist and author of Good Chaps - an extraordinary book exposing the collapse of morality at the heart of British politics. It’s a terrific conversation shedding light on how things got so bad so fast from Thatcher to Truss … and, as bit of a diversion, we also chat about Paris - another of Simon’s passions and subject of his book The Impossible City, described by Matt K as the second best memoir on Paris he’s ever read. The best? You’ll have to listen to find out. Enjoy!

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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:44:55 GMT

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Farage V Johnson and the Daily Mail

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:04:04 GMT

What does the election betting scandal say about Rishi Sunak’s qualities as a Prime Minister? And what is going on behind the scenes as Farage and Johnson go toe to toe over Putin and Ukraine … with a fascinating intervention by the Daily Mail. The Matts discuss all this … and revisit Matt K’s mini-adventure to Stuttgart with the Tartan Army this weekend. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Could cultural activism kill the arts and do we need electoral reform?

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:28 GMT

In this Sunday Q&A, the Two Matts ponder the Tories newfound support for electoral reform, given their historical stance. They also take on the complexities of proportional representation, and the significance of party majorities. Also, are festivals cutting ties with sponsors like Bailey Gifford and Barclays due to activist pressure a problem and what impact will this have on the arts? Want your question answered? You can email 2matt@tnepublishing.com

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Rosie Holt MP laughs in the face of Tory electoral collapse

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 02:00:44 GMT

The Matts are joined by comedian Rosie Holt whose alter ego MP has done what many thought impossible; successfully (and hilariously) satirised this Tory government. Rosie talks about her new book and faces into life as a political satirist after the chaos of the Conservatives… “we’re going to have to work a bit harder after this lot have gone”. Before that, after successive weeks of kicking the Tories, the Matts turn their focus to Labour and what has been, so far, a fairly uninspiring campaign. How can Keir do better? Enjoy!

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General Election Special Week 3: Farage, contracts and Trump

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:33:16 GMT

How Farage sucks the oxygen out of the political debate and the media fall for it every time PLUS what would life be like of the Tories get as badly wiped out as polls suggest and as a special treat for listeners, Matt D delivers Donald Trump’s Fathers Day message in full.

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Q&A: Reform's unique setup, super majorities and what we went without

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:42 GMT

In this Sunday's Q&A, The Two Matts are asked whether a Labour 'super majority' is good or bad drawing on historical results to try and predict the impact of a huge majority. They also dive into the unique structure of The Reform party and its implications, and are challenged on what they went without in their childhood.

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The Freewheelin’ Dylan Jones

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:54 GMT

After an opening half dissecting the latest election news, the Matts hook up with Dylan Jones, editor of the Evening Standard and ex-editor of GQ in the UK whose new memoir These Foolish Things is out now - an extraordinary trip through modern British culture taking in some of the biggest names in pop, rock, media and art. And it’s a very personal conversation; Dylan talks about growing up with a violent father and also the rape he suffered aged 17. It’s a must listen for anyone interested in how culture and media intersect. Enjoy!

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Sunak’s disaster, Europe’s far-right... and a glimmer of Lib-Dem light

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:39:56 GMT

The Matts explore the depths of Sunak’s catastrophic decision to bail from D-Day, trying to understand what might have possessed him… and they question if the gift he’s handed Nigel Farage could have possibly come at a worse time, coinciding as it does with Europe’s far-right gaining collective momentum. On a more hopeful note, they agree Lib-Dem leader Ed Davey is putting a good audition … not for PM, but Leader Of The Opposition. Could he be the voice of conscience standing across the dispatch box holding an all-powerful PM Starmer to account?

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Q&A: Tackling Honours Lists, Farage's Future, and Brexit Silence

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 04:00:50 GMT

The Two Matts dive into Labour's stance on Sunak's honours list and discuss what a truly independent honours system could look like. They debate Nigel Farage's potential to lead the right and the notable silence on Brexit from opposition parties. They also explore gonzo journalism, media influence, and the peculiar phenomenon of 'time slips.' Tune in for a deep dive into current political dynamics and media trends.

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“Can you trust Rishi” and other stupid questions

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:36 GMT

The Two Matts digest the aftermath of the Sunak v Starmer TV debate and find big problems with both candidates … but at least one of them is actually capable of opening his mouth without a lie spilling out. In Part Two, they reflect on the inimitable courage of the D-Day generation … and consider a family story that perfectly illustrates just how much was lost on those Normandy landing stages.

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General Election Special: Week 1 - Farage is back

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:00:44 GMT

Welcome to the first Two Matts General Election special podcast - and you join us with the breaking news that Nigel Farage has thrown himself into the campaign in a surprise announcement - taking over the leadership of Reform and running to win the Tory-held seat of Clacton. It’s the worst news Sunak could have wished for - but how should Starmer be feeling? Is the Labour leader fully aware of what he’s up against? The Matts are, as you’d expect, sceptical.

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Q&A: Brexit, Voting Tory, and AI in Medicine

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:35 GMT

Topics include the impact of Brexit on the UK and the Conservative Party, the reasoning behind voting Tory in this election, what the new portrait of King Charles III says about politics in the country, and the future of AI in various fields such as defence and medicine.

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How did Diane Abbott derail Keir Starmer?

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:46 GMT

How did Keir Starmer allow the row over Diane Abbott swamp the early days of his election campaign? What is the upside? And had Abbott been mistreated to the point where the Labour leadership looks petty and vindictive? The Matts weigh in on the big campaign trail talking point. Also - in part two - the brilliant Alan Edwards, author of I Was There, tells all about life with Bowie, The Stones, The Spice Girls … and a whole A-Z of rock’s rich and famous. It’s an absolute treat of an interview… enjoy!

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Q&A: Blood Scandal, Paula Vennells and Rishi's new job

Sun, 26 May 2024 05:34:53 GMT

In this Q and A episode The Two Matts discuss whether the blood scandal will be forgotten in the mayhem of the election, if bosses will take more responsibility for company failings in the wake of Paula Vennell's inquiry breakdown, and does Rishi have another job to go to?

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Caitlin Moran and the trouble with men

Fri, 24 May 2024 02:18:49 GMT

The Matts are joined by author and journalist Caitlin Moran to talk about men and the manisphere. What can men learn from the progress women made with feminism? It’s a broad spectrum conversation veering from pornography to football, from the benefits of banter to why so many men are so bad at friendships. Also - is the new play Boys From The Blackstuff a match for the brilliant 80s Alan Bleasdale television series? The Matts have a night out at the theatre and find out.

Caitlin Moran: What About Men?

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Welcome to six weeks of political mayhem and the end of an error

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:41:25 GMT

Special bonus podcast on this week's big story ... no, not Paula Vennell's disgrace in the Post Office Scandal ... no, not the Infected Blood scandal ... no, not the huge upswing in migrants crossing the channel ... not the news that mortgage rate cuts will be delayed until August, nor the news that the Rwanda flights will probably never happen... it's the big news that Rishi Sunak has decided that everything's getting better and decided now is the time to hold a General Election. The Matts are joined by New European political editor James Ball and say Bring It On!

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Q&A: Should we believe Starmer's pledge card and compulsory voting

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:11 GMT

In this Sunday Q&A episode the two Matts take on your questions on compulsory voting, online voting, Article 7 and more on the Elphicke defection.

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Lies, damned lies, and Rishi Sunak

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:23 GMT

Not only was Rishi Sunak’s election campaign salvo this week one of the laziest, divisive and incoherent collections of gaslighting gibberish in recent political history - it was littered throughout with misleading suggestions and basic untruths. The Matts do a bit of fact checking on our dear leader’s latest spell behind baby’s first lectern. Also… a day out at the Sir Harry Evans Summit on investigative journalism inspires the Matts and provokes questions on how can the media do better.

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Q&A: Elphicke's Defection & Should We Let 'Let It Be' Be?

Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:50 GMT

'Potential' coalition governments, defections, the Beatles... it's the Q&A that has it all!

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Gaza and Israel: The endless ripples of war

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:42 GMT

Who would have predicted the extent to which the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 would have changed the world to such a degree, in such a short time? The Matts debate their differences in a conversation that lays bare the tragic complexity of a crisis spreading division throughout the world. It’s a difficult listen - and all the better for it. Also - the Matts relish the new Withnail and I stage play and pay tribute to the late great Bernard Hill. Go ‘ed.. gizza listen!

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Q&A: Starmer EU optimism, Trump's Time and Prom hate backlash

Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:09 GMT

In this Sunday Q&A episode the two Matts explore whether a potential Starmer government bodes well for GB/EU relations, if we should be worried about a 2nd term of Trump and Matt Kelly responds to his criticism of the last night of the Proms.

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Catastrophe for Sunak from the jaws of defeat

Fri, 03 May 2024 11:16:22 GMT

Sunak is isolated and facing certain defeat in a General Election as this week’s local results make clear. What is left for the embattled PM as he states catastrophe in the face? Should he go to the country now, or tough it out even as his own party plots against him? And what of Starmer… how much of this week’s election results is down to his political brilliance or the political incompetence of his opposite number? All this and more as the Matts dissect the agitated state of British politics today… enjoy!

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Q&A: Rishi's Rwanda Bill, separation of powers and Sam Smith

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:12 GMT

In this Sunday Q&A edition of The Two Matts, the pair try to your questions on everything from Rishi's Rwanda Bill to Sam Smith and whether a new legal age needs to be set, to buy the Daily Mail.

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Is it really okay to be proud about being English?

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:43 GMT

What is England? What is Englishness? The Matts are joined by Tom Baldwin and Marc Stears, authors of a fascinating new deep dive into the question of nationalism, called England - Seven Myths That Changed A Country And How To Set Them Straight. It’s a wide-ranging conversation on their journey from Runnymede to Hull via Plymouth, Wolverhampton, Oxford, Blackpool and Greenwich to discover the real England. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Honeytraps, comms and commissioners

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:37 GMT

Have the Matts ever been victim to a honeytrap? What is a 'Police and Crime Commissioner' and should we bin off first names for MP's? This and more discussed in this weeks Q&A.

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You can take our fags.. but you’ll never take our FREEDOM!

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:08 GMT

The Matts get philosophical about smoking and what a ban means for Britain. Whisper it… but has Rishi Sunak done something not completely crap for once? Or is his proposed age-related ban on smoking the start of slippery slope towards big government invading the rights of its citizens? Also … the magnificence of Salman Rushdie’s response to 27 seconds of madness which saw him lose and eye and almost die less than two years ago. This week he is back with a Knife of his own - the title of his book centred on that awful attack. It’s not just a triumph of the will to live, says Matt D’Ancona; it’s a remarkable love story. Plus a terrific offer to subscribe to the UK’s fastest growing newspaper title The New European.

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Q&A: Poverty vs culture wars, Trump on abortion, and adultery

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:46 GMT

In this Q&A episode, Matt and Matt take on questions from you on poverty in the media, Trumps stance on abortion and Harold Wilson's love life.

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How trans activists ended up on the wrong side of history

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:05 GMT

How did we get to the point where troubled children have been damaged by a health system that should have protected them? How did the dogma of trans activists subsume standard medical practices? And how do those who cynically cheered them on from the sidelines sleep at night? The Two Matts discuss the Cass Report, released this week, and what it says about media, activism and the right to have an open discourse without fear of censure. Also - how movie portrayals of Amy Winehouse and Emily Maitlis both fell short.

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The year so far (Spoiler alert: It’s worse than we could imagine)

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:35 GMT

How time flies when the world is on fire… a quarter of 2024 has already passed and the Matts check global progress against their expectations at New Year. It’s a grind reality check as Gaza and Ukraine go from bad to worse and Trump appears to be gaining ground on the White House. On the upside, there’ve been a bunch of cultural highlights to provide welcome distraction - not least the publication this week of Caledonian Road by Andrew O’Hagan. “It’s like Bonfire Of the Vanities… but better” says Matt d’Ancona. Enjoy!

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Stick or twist? Is it time the Tories gambled on dumping Sunak?

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:00:16 GMT

Have the Tories hit rock bottom.. or could things get even worse? The Matts gameplay their options with outcomes ranging from disastrous to cataclysmic. In the second half, they examine the role of satire in society and ask the question: Have we all lost our sense of humour?

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Q&A: Does Owen Jones Deserve Better?

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 01:00:04 GMT

The Matts discuss Owen Jones resigning from the Labour Party, ponder the need for an upper chamber in the UK parliament, debate the influence of unions, Donald Trump's latest rhetoric and briefly touch on the identity of the next James Bond. Happy Sunday!

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Is Rachel Reeves right that Blair was wrong?

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:00:28 GMT

Rachel Reeves speech on the future of the economy is dense with ideas that will affect all our futures under a Labour government. What did she mean and why does it matter? The Two Matts do the deep dive into one of the most interesting and important speeches from Labour since they lost power. Also - the time Steve Harley gave Matt K the death stare … and George Lucas sent Matt D into a world of journalistic anxiety.

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Q&A: Extremist Definitions and Global Interventions

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:00:03 GMT

Did Deggsy do well for Liverpool? Why is no one intervening in Gaza? Can you ban “extremism”? And is Fargo better than the Big Lebowski? The Two Matts take the big questions of our times head on

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"Extreme theories about Princess Kate"

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:00:55 GMT

The inside track on how Princess Kate and the Royal press offices messed up so badly … and how some of the most famous photographs ever were faked. But first … another week of shambolic governance courtesy of the Conservative Party. Racism, misogyny, dodgy contract relationships and abject failure of leadership. In other words, just another week in Tory land. The Two Matts offer their inimitable perspective on Sunak’s house of chaos.

Q&A: GB News, Rough Sleeping & UPFs

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 01:00:57 GMT

Are ultra-processed foods the new cigarettes? Is there a solution to rough-sleeping? And should the fact GBNews lost £75m last year cheer us up .. or scare us even more? All this and more on the Two Matts regular Q&A episode. Enjoy!

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"Live... From New York!"

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:00:50 GMT

Join us for our first transatlantic podcast as Matt D’Ancona in Manhattan and Matt Kelly in London dissect the extraordinary events of this week’s Super Tuesday and what it all means for the seemingly inevitable Presidential showdown between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. And we get Matt D’Ancona’s verdict on the big Broadway production An Enemy Of The People.

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Q&A: Mob Rule, Ofcom and Tucker or George for a beer?

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 01:00:45 GMT

Beer with Tucker Carlson or George Galloway? Mob rule; Lee Anderson and Liz Truss v Rishi Sunak; and is Ofcom doing a great job regulating GBNews … (take a wild guess).

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"The Man Who Knows Keir Starmer Best"

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:00:15 GMT

In conversation with the Two Matts, the man who knows Keir Starmer better than most - his biographer Tom Baldwin sheds light on a complex politician and what we might expect from him as PM - including the truth about his attitude to Europe and Brexit.

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Q&A: Liz Truss, wealth taxes & garbage food

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:00:32 GMT

Garbage “food”, Liz Truss and the deep state; anti-semitism; and “legitimate concerns about racism” - all explored

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"The Poison Of Putin"

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:00:56 GMT

Remember the war in Ukraine? The one that used to be front page news every day for a while? It’s TWO years since Putin launched his full scale invasion and after a brief period of delusional confidence that Ukraine was going to see him off… it appears, for the moment at least, he is winning. What needs to change, and how great is the threat to European democracy? How can we prevail against an enemy when we ourselves are so disunited over giving Kyiv the tools it needs to win? Also - is television drama the new conscience of the nation? The Matts consider the impact of Breathtaking - the latest ITV drama to shock the nation over the reality of our political failures.

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Q&A: Scornful Headlines, Beveridge Report and IDK

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:00:01 GMT

Why are politicians terrified of the Daily Mail? Should Labour pin their colours to the proportional representation mast? Is Jez Butterworth a genius? And what’s the secret to effective communications…? Find out ASAP…

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"Labour's Forever War"

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:00:48 GMT

Unravelling and deciphering the chaos within Labour’s response to anti-semitism - the eternal conflict simmering, and now once more raging, within the party’s ranks. What does it mean for Starmer’s momentum towards Number 10 … and does his response to this give a clue to the kind of Prime Minister he will be? The Matts find themselves thick in the thorns of an issue that will run and run for years to come. On a brighter note - a treat for cinema lovers: Matt d’Ancona raves about the new Bob Marley biopic and both Matts take a magical mystery tour through their favourite rock and pop movies.

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Q&A: Diagnosing Fox, The US and Israel & more impressions

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:00:33 GMT

Were we too hard on Laurence Fox? Why does the US back Israel? And is it segue or segway? All these and more on our soaraway Sunday Q&A episode.

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"Can We Count On Keir?

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:00:53 GMT

What is it about Keir Starmer and pledges … his latest u-turn is a big one: the central plank of his economic reboot of Britain’s economy into a global green leader. Where does it leave him in terms of political credibility and, more importantly perhaps, in terms of his vision for taking a moribund national economy and supercharging it? Also - just how much do the Republicans hate American Football? Is Taylor Swift really so much of a threat. And the Matts give Rishi Sunak a decent dose of opprobrium after another week of crass political dimwittery.

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Q&A: Excess Deaths, Instagram Harm and Computer Brains

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:00:52 GMT

The brass neck of The New European; why are tens of thousands of people dying before their time in the UK; shouldn’t we stop Instagram harming our children; and what superpower would the Two Matts like Elon Musk to implant into their brains? All this and more in the liveliest podcast Q&A in town…

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"Laurence Fox Off"

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:00:00 GMT

If Laurence Fox is just the monkey, then who is the organ grinder and why is he pumping millions into causes and individuals so conspicuously damaging Britain? The 2 Matts ask some uncomfortable questions of the people funding culture wars. Also … will Rishi Sunak’s fasting regime endear him to the millions of Brits who can’t afford to eat properly after thirteen years of a Tory government? And the Matts pay tribute to Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and the eternal power of sport.

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Q&A: Northern Ireland, National Trust and Lefties

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 01:00:16 GMT

This week the Two Matts tackle division in Ireland, independence in Scotland and personal abuse from Julia in south London.

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"Germany Fighting Fascism"

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:00:27 GMT

When more than a million people came out in cities across Germany to protest against the far right AfD party, it was an indication of how perilous that nation’s political situation has become. New European columnist Tanit Koch joins the Two Matts from Bonn to explain the origins of the crisis and what it means for her country … and beyond. Also - let’s celebrate the brilliance of recent movies as the Oscar nominations are revealed and the Matts give their tips for Academy Award success!

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The Matts Recommend: Disorder

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:28:27 GMT

A little bonus episode of a podcast we like: the Disorder podcast, by friend of the pod Jason Pack (alongside former British diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall), tackles the big question of how the world got so disordered.

We've picked a taster that we think you'll like: the theme is the EU, and the guest is trade negotiator John Clarke. Enjoy.

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Q&A: SNP, Subpostmasters, and Centre-Right Podcasts

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 01:00:45 GMT

The Matts discuss Scottish National Party's political strategies, ponder the what-if scenario of a centrist incursion oining the Tory party and delve into data protection issues. Plus: some podcast plugs and Oscar tips.

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"Trump Derangement Syndrome"

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:00:16 GMT

It seems certain that Trump will become the Republican nominee for President. We take a deep breath and let that sink in - along with all the horrendous consequences to American democracy and the inescapable reality that this os not a blip in 21st Century politics but a taste of how things will be… forever on. Also - who cares if the Daily Mirror newspaper collapses into a state of abject irrelevance? The Two Matts do - and then explain why Britain needs the once-mighty tabloid of the left more than ever.

Tim Alberta: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism

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Q&A: Autumn election, royal obsessed and book recommendations

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 01:00:18 GMT

In this week's Sunday Q&A The Two Matts are asked whether Sunak is wrong-footing Labour, if the English people or press are royal obsessed, and what books we should be reading.

Thanks to Ben Valentine, Jonathan Fogell, Paul in Woolwich and Mira Starmore for this week's questions.

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"Prosecute The Post Office"

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:00:12 GMT

Has justice been done in the appalling scandal of the Post Office’s prosecution of subpostmasters? Not by a long chalk. The convictions may be overturned, the compensation cheques arranged … but what about punishing those responsible? The Two Matts anticipate the next phase of this sorry saga - and try to understand the mindset of Post Office management over two decades who allowed a culture of contempt for decent employees to turn their organisation into a case study of capitalism gone awry. Also - who are the masters of the universe assembling in Davos and what do they want? To improve the world or perpetuate their own power?

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Q&A: Honours, Traitors and Dave Chappelle

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 01:00:16 GMT

Should Liz Truss have had an honours list? Are 'Thinktanks' fit for purpose? And is Dave Chappelle still funny? All of these and more are answered by The Two Matt's in this Sunday Q&A episode.

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"2024 Thinking the unthinkable"

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:29:34 GMT

How bad can it be? Well… pretty bad is the answer. 2024 is shaping up to be a seismic year in so many ways - but the Two Matts aren’t all doom and gloom (just mostly). Will the 14th Amendment change the course of US history? Will Keir Starmer find the recipe to restore trust in politics? Will the West sell Ukraine down the river? And how can we start to step forward to a solution in the Middle East? It’s a big show this week with lots to think about - tune in and let us know what you think at 2matts@tnepublishing.com

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The Two Matts' People of 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 01:00:14 GMT

The Two Matts review the year through the prism of people: going through their heroes, villains and the dearly departed. Who will make the list? Tune in to find out...

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"Michelle Mone vs The New European"

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:00:23 GMT

Why is the New European suing Michelle Mone? The full story unfolds here .. together with what we think it might mean for future writ-happy individuals trying to silence honest reporting. Plus - we are joined by the brilliant Zoe Gardner who looks back at an appalling year for the demonisation of migrants and looks forward to 2024 for what we all hope will be a year of better discourse and solutions to the defining issue of our age.

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Q&A: MP Suspension, ID Cards and Is The Devil Real?

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 01:00:26 GMT

Is a thirty-five day suspension for one MP really enough? Are ID cards a good idea or an invasion of privacy? And 'Slow Horses' or 'The Crown'. All these questions and more are answered in this edition of The Two Matts, with Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona.

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"Farage You W*nker

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:00:00 GMT

Farage is back from the jungle and picking fights with anyone who thinks he’s a wanker! Count us in, Nige! Meanwhile Rishi Sunak presses his Rwanda bill through the commons at a running cost of close to £400m just as Channel 4 reveals the crisis in the NHS under the Tories is worse than we even thought - begging the question has the PM really thought this through? And in a special episode of Keeping Up With The Jones’s, the Two Matts wonder who is the champ of social media purity culture - Owen or Alex? All this plus the inside track on how Michelle Mone threatened to sue The New European (and our concise response) on Britain’s liveliest political podcast.

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Q&A: The Farage Spectrum, Swiftians & other Persons Of The Year

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:00:55 GMT

Is Nigel Farage 'hard right' or 'far right'?. The Two Matts pass judgement on James Cleverly, celebrate the cultural highlights of 2023 and give their alternative choices for Person Of The Year.

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"Sunak: The Breakdown"

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 01:00:15 GMT

Is he actually having a breakdown? Certainly the country he leads is… as Rishi Sunak comes to terms with another 24 hours of pure parliamentary chaos, the Two Matts ask: How much more of this can anyone take?!

Also - in part two - Matt and Matt are joined by Middle East expert and host of the Disorder podcast, Jason Pack. Jason unpacks the complexities in how a long term solution involving Qatar could bring at least a semblance of stability to Gaza - but warns we are a long way off and things will get a lot worse before they get better. Lastly, a tribute to the late great Benjamin Zephaniah, whose poem “The British” is more relevant than ever.

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Q&A: PR, immigration & Elon's power

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 01:00:46 GMT

You asked the questions, and we've responded... Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly don't hold back over proportional representation, immigration, benefits, and the power of Elon Musk.

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"Heaven or Hell for Kissinger?"

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 01:00:48 GMT

The Two Matts discuss the legacy of the former Secretary of State, who died this week. How will he be remembered? As one of the most effective diplomats of our times … or a mass murdering war criminal who should have died in The Hague? Or is the answer, just possibly, a bit more nuanced than that?

After the break, Matt and Matt consider how that other giant of international politics (and that’s a joke, for the hard of understanding) handled Britain’s relationship with Greece this week. Is Rishi Sunak really quite as pathetic as he seems? (spoiler alert: YES!) and what was the thinking (spoiler alert: THERE WASN’T ANY!) behind him deciding to insult his fellow NATO leader so gravely. You’d need a heart of marble not to laugh. All this plus Shane McGowan and why you should read this year’s Booker winner.

Q&A: A May Election, Rental Woes & More Biscuits

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 01:00:02 GMT

Happy Sunday - the Two Matts are back in the mailbox to answer your questions. #ama

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"How To Spot A Fascist"

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 01:00:58 GMT

How to spot an actual fascist in your midst! The Two Matts explore a fascinating checklist that sends shudders down their spines … and sheds light on the persistent rise of right wing populists from Geert Wilders in Holland to Javier Milei in Argentina to Nigel Farage in… as James Cleverley would say… a sh*thole in the Australian rainforest.

Plus.. how to respond if invited to the cinema to watch Ridley Scott’s Napoleon: “Not tonight.” All this and more in this week’s Two Matts podcast.

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Q&A: Taking on populists, who to vote for and an EU reformation

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 01:00:56 GMT

In this Q&A episode Matt Kelly and Matthew d'Ancona answer questions on Jordan Peterson, the EU, podcasting, and politics. Can the use of humour counter charlatans and populists? Does the EU need to undergo reformation before the UK rejoins, and who should you vote for?

Thanks to Roland, Keith, Andrew, J.Wells and Micheal for their questions.

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"Batshit With Dom Joly"

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:00:30 GMT

First half… a sharp dissection of the asylum that has become UK politics. How did Rishi Sunak manage to make Suella Braverman look like the competent one? In the second half, the Two Matts are joined by the inimitable Dom Joly whose new book on conspiracy theories is a treat. Well, that’s the rumour we heard anyway.

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LINKS

Dom's book: "The Conspiracy Tourist: Travels Through a Strange World"

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Emergency Podcast

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:29:33 GMT

Braverman out, Cameron in. What does it all add up to? In the first ever Two Matts emergency podcast, Matt and Matt get inside the head of Rishi Sunak (they things they do for you!) and work through his thinking and the consequences.

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Q&A: Mandatory ID, right-wing media and the John Lewis Christmas advert

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 01:00:48 GMT

Matt d'Ancona and Matt Kelly answer the important questions on; the possibility of civil war in America if Trump wins the election, the introduction of mandatory ID in the UK, the impact of right-wing media on British political discourse, favourite George Michael songs, and opinions on the new John Lewis advert.

Questions from Ben Valentine, Dave, Michael Rosenthal, Liz in Bicester, and a fellow Matt.

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"What Is Suella Braverman On?"

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 01:00:49 GMT

On a question of statesmanship over Gaza between Barack Obama and Suella Braverman, who do the Two Matts think comes out on top? Go on, take a wild guess. Also: Is Nadine Dorries locked in a paranoid fantasy or is there a kernel of truth in the conspiracy theories she’s packed into her new book? In other news, a chunk of the Two Matts’ childhood is consigned to the dustbin.

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LINKS:

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The Modern Mann: https://podfollow.com/modernmann

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Q&A: Voter ID, Northern Ireland and The Beatles

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:00:28 GMT

Steph, Andrew, Nigel and Jim pose all the important questions, from voter ID to The Beatles.

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"A Night With Jordan Peterson"

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 01:00:31 GMT

He’s the leader of a new brand of right wing politics… but has he actually got anything to say? The Two Matts spend an evening with Jordan Peterson - and it’s an experience they’ll never forget. Plus - who’s worst? Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson or Matt Hancock? And what should we do with politicians with blood on their hands

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Q&A: WhatsApp, PR and Biscuits

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:25 GMT

Ben, Rob, Mike, Mo, Jane and Andrew pose all the important questions, from Whatsapp to biscuits.

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"Elon To Rishi: From Bad To Worse"

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:41 GMT

In a competition for lousiest leader, it’s a toss up between Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak. Matt d’Ancona argues Sunak might actually be the worst Tory leader since the referendum - and that’s a pretty high bar! Meanwhile - how did the late, great Bill Kenwright summarise life at Everton FC to Matt Kelly? It was fairly pithy and to the point. All this and more as the Two Matts are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James Ball. Enjoy!

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Further reading/watching

The Pigeon Tunnel - "Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré"

The Other Pandemic - James Ball

The Right To Rule - Ben Riley-Smith

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Q&A: Oiks, Treasury Brain & Keir's Chances

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:24 GMT

Clarissa, Sanjay, Zack and Louise have questions - and The Two Matts have answers. Hopefully in the right order.

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"What Real Statesmanship Looks Like"

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:21 GMT

When it comes to exerting influence on the world stage, there was only two real leaders in Israel this week and neither wasn’t Rishi Sunak. Joe Biden brought statesmanship and rhetorical magnificence, while Mo Salah became perhaps the most viewed appeal for humanity the world has ever seen. The Two Matts are also joined by Tanit Koch who explains the complications of Germany’s position on Israel and how Europe is fighting with itself over its place in the world.

Plus - a chance to get a free signed copy of James O’Brien’s new book when you subscribe to The New European.

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"Back To Square One"

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:06 GMT

Atrocity in Israel ... and what does the reaction in the UK say about our shared humanity? Warning: We discuss some of the graphic violence perpetrated by Hamas. And the Two Matts are joined in the second half by esteemed education campaigner and journalist Fiona Millar who hands Keir Starmer his report card on how to fix schools in the UK and much else besides.

Content warning: brief, graphic description of child mortality.

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"The One With The Shark"

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:00:24 GMT

Two intriguing debates this week. Firstly, is it even possible to take Rishi Sunak seriously (did we to start with?) after his confounding conference speech this week. And secondly - Donald Trump and death row. There’s a connection, trust us, though maybe not the one we’d all like to see.

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"The Michael Wolff Interview"

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:31:47 GMT

Michael Wolff’s gripping new book The Fall chronicles in extraordinary detail the final years of Rupert Murdoch’s grip on worldwide news media. Wolff is a master of his craft - shedding light on legends in their own lifetimes - most notably Murdoch and Donald Trump. Today, in a fascinating trialogue, he faces The Two Matts, legends in their own lunchtimes, and describes how Murdoch was bewildered by the evolution of Fox News, explains how he’s actually the opposite of Logan Roy, and reveals the lunchtime ritual of the most influential media baron of our times. Enjoy…

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"I Saved Rupert Murdoch's Life"

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:56 GMT

With Rupert Murdoch exiting stage left, Matt K recalls the time he saved his life .. or at least spared him from a broken nose. Also - what will be the long term fall out from the Russell Brand expose and has Keir Starmer moved in a positive direction on Europe ... or is it all just cynical electioneering?

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"Sleepy Joe or Doo-Lally Don?"

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:50 GMT

Take your pick… Sleepy Joe Biden or Doo-Lally Don. Had the world ever faced a lousier toss-up for title of Leader Of The Free World? Meanwhile… what actual planet is Elon Musk on. All this plus Chanel and devil dogs in this week’s Two Matts

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"Concrete & Stones"

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:55 GMT

Concrete proof this government is unfit for purpose - but what are the real scandals the media should be talking about when it comes to education in Britain? And what does the Rolling Stones new album teach us about music and rebellion?

All that and more from podcastings very own top boys, Matt and Matt…

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"Five Jobs Shapps"

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:30 GMT

If Grant Shapps was the answer… what on earth was the question? Also - why Iain Duncan-Smith has won Hypocrite of the Decade award… and the 2 Matts tackle the big sports story of the week: Luis Rubiales and the Spanish FA.

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"A Touch Of Evil"

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:41 GMT

Is the death of Prighozhin a milestone in the eventual fall of Putin? What did we learn from the fact that Elon Musk has got a direct line into the Russian leader? And do Lucy Letby's awful crimes reveal anything about the nature of evil?

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"Gangsters' Paradise"

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:29 GMT

Will Trump turn the tables on Georgian prosecutors and make his trial the most watched campaign show in history with devastating consequences for democracy. Meanwhile… where are the devastating consequences for Michelle Mone, the Tory peer who profiteered from Covid? Also - which Matt flunked his A-levels? And which Matt is suddenly a football fan for the week?

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"A Bunch Of Cults"

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:22 GMT

Suella Braverman, Lee Anderson, Rishi Sunak ... are we falling into their trap by focussing on asylum seeker barges and taskforces against "dodgy lawyers" while the real story of this government's abject incompetence is ignored? And talking of absolute cults, the Two Matts say goodbye to two giants of culture - Jamie Reid and William Friedkin - and come up with their own Top 5 list of people who changed our culture forever.

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"Don & Barbie"

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:12 GMT

Prosecution or persecution? Donald Trump is dragging American politics deep into uncharted waters and if you thought 2016 represented a low point in western democracy, then you ain't seen nothing yet. On the upside, the Two Matts both loved Barbie The Movie but over Oppenheimer they had something of a fall out. Which seemed appropriate.

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"Pain Subjective"

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:45 GMT

What’s driving the sudden reversal on green policies from both Sunak and Starmer… and how did Gregg Wallace become one of the all time great satirists? All this and more in this week’s meaty Two Matt’s discussion.

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"The Caroline Lucas Interview"

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:29 GMT

Caroline Lucas changed British politics when she became the UK’s first Green MP in 2010. Now she’s bringing her Westminster career to a close.. the Two Matts sit down with her for an extended interview about integrity in politics, why Keir Starmer needs to show more courage, and how spending time with the dying has given her a fresh perspective on life. It’s a fascinating listen with one of our most remarkable politicians.

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"Huw & Cry"

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:22 GMT

Matt and Matt dissect the drama of the Hew Edwards saga… and find themselves at odds on both how he has been treated and the role of The Sun in this sorry tale of our times

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"Hide The Pain"

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:24 GMT

In which The Fourth Matt is revealed, Zuckerberg takes it to Elon and the Matts celebrate The Boss.

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"A Tale Of Two Cities"

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:38 GMT

London is a political mess and Paris is on fire … the Two Matts explore this tale of two cities. Have the Tories abandoned the capital… and why do French police shot dead so many more than cops in any other European country? Plus how a former hot dog salesman marched on Moscow.

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"The Angry Centrists"

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:10 GMT

The Brexit Referendum is now 7 years ago, and Matt & Matt rake the coals searching for the glimmer of good news in amongst the procession of bad. Spoiler alert: They fail.

Also discussed: the incredible contrast between five rich people in a submarine and 700 poor people in a boat on the Med. And, is Matt K the worst parent on the planet? It's possible.

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Introducing: The Two Matts

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:31:56 GMT

Missed us? The New European Podcast returns at The Two Matts, now with editor Matt Kelly and editor-at-large Matthew d'Ancona discussing the week's political developments. New episodes every Friday.

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Inside the NHS crisis, plus: Liz Truss' comeback

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:10:05 GMT

As another round of strikes loom, a GP joins The New European podcast to lay bare the scale of the problems facing healthcare workers and to answer the big question: Is a quality, free-to-all National Health Service still possible? Plus: Liz Truss on the comeback trail, Ann Widdecombe goes too far and Nigel Farage sees the light. With Steve Anglesey, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers. Producer: John Dakin.

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The real-life story of The Swimmers... plus Zahawi in hot water (with Suna Erdem)

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:12:26 GMT

Why did Greece try to jail Sara Mardini, one of the real-life heroes who inspired Netflix hit The Swimmers? The New European's Suna Erdem explains all.
And what does the Nadhim Zahawi affair mean for Rishi Sunak's faltering premiership? Analysis of another government crisis with TNE's Eleanor Longman-Rood, Matt Withers and Steve Anglesey.
Plus: Jacob Rees-Mogg's new TV show, and more bad politicians go into our Hall of Shame
Producer: John Dakin

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The Book Of Lies: Boris Johnson's autobiography (with Mitch Benn)

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:19:42 GMT

Comedian Mitch Benn looks forward to former prime minister Boris Johnson's autobiography, and asks: Where is Liz Truss hiding? Plus: Nadhim Zahawi, Jeremy Hunt and Suella Braverman are thrown into our political Hall Of Shame. With Steve Anglesey, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers. Producer: John Dakin

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Sunak, the man who isn't there (with James Ball)

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:52:40 GMT

Award-winning journalist James Ball joins Steve Anglesey to explain why Rishi Sunak might yet be the worst prime minister ever. Plus: Another Boris Johnson goes down in flames as Partygate rears its head again, and Matt Withers puts Jonathan Gullis and Lee Anderson into our Hall of Shame. Producer: John Dakin

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Sunak and Starmer decoded (with Jonty Bloom)

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:18:59 GMT

Broadcaster and economics expert Jonty Bloom joins Steve Anglesey to dig through major speeches by Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer and find out each man’s vision for Britain’s economy and the future of Brexit. The New European’s Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers have more on Sunak v Starmer, and Steve Barclay, Richard Tice and Isabel Oakeshott go into the Hall of Shame. Producer: John Dakin

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Looking back on '22 and forward to '23 (with Alastair Campbell, Bonnie Greer and more)

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:14:41 GMT

A host of New European contributors share their highlights and lowlights of 2022 and their hopes and wild predictions for 2023. With Bonnie Greer, Will Self, Lionel Barber, Tanit Koch, Jonty Bloom, Eleanor-Longman Rood, Matt Withers and more. Producer: John Dakin

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2022 Review: The Year Everyone Saw Through Brexit (with Jonty Bloom)

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:40:38 GMT

Business expert Jonty Bloom joins New European editor Steve Anglesey to assess the damage done to Britain's economy by another year out of the EU. Plus: Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers ask if the Qatargate scandal in Brussels has damaged hopes of rejoining. And more pompous politicians are thrown in our Hall Of Shame. Producer: John Dakin

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Zelensky is our European of the year (with John Kampfner)

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:12:38 GMT

Best-selling author John Kampfner joins The New European team as we look back on a triumphant year for Volodymyr Zelensky and the dangers that lie ahead for Ukraine’s unlikely hero. Plus: What’s behind the coup plot in Germany, will anyone miss Matt Hancock, and who is in our political Hall of Shame? With Steve Anglesey, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers. Producer: John Dakin

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Inside the brain of Donald Trump (with Bonnie Greer)

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:36:33 GMT

What's really behind Donald Trump's decision to run again for president of the USA? What happens if Ron DeSantis beats him to the Republican nomination? And would Joe Biden defeat either of them and return to the White House? The New European columnist Bonnie Greer explains all to Steve Anglesey. Plus: Could Nigel Farage's comeback kill off the Conservatives? And which Brexiteers are in our Hall of Shame? Producer: John Dakin

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War in Ukraine & more Brexit battles (with Owen Matthews)

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:22:01 GMT

Overreach author Owen Matthews on Russia's disastrous invasion of Ukraine. Plus: More Brexit nightmares, Boris Johnson returns and Rishi Sunak enters the Hall of Shame. With Steve Anglesey, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers. Producer: John Dakin

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Jeremy Hunt’s statement of failure (With Paul Mason)

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:59:19 GMT

Paul Mason joins the podcast to discuss Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement, Rishi Sunak’s future as PM and the return of Donald Trump with TNE editor Steve Anglesey. Plus TNE’s Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers talk about another week of Brexit bad news, plus two things we’re turning off - the World Cup and I'm A Celebrity… And finally, Nigel Farage is back in the Hall of Shame, with Nadine Dorries and Darren Grimes among the other internees. Enjoyed the pod? Let us know by tweeting @theneweuropean. Podcast produced by John Dakin.

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Hancock's jungle bungle! TNE returns to Skegness

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:24:08 GMT

Steve Anglesey and Ellie Longman-Rood discuss Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity... and ask who his appearance will damage most: the ITV show, Rishi Sunak or Hancock himself. Plus: Five years on from a visit that created local outrage and national headlines TNE goes back to Skegness to see if the seaside town still loves Brexit. And Suella Braverman, Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson go into our Hall of Shame. Enjoyed the pod? Let us know by tweeting @theneweuropean. Podcast produced by John Dakin.

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COP27 Special: Just Stop Sunak (With Suna Erdem)

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:45:05 GMT

In this week’s episode, host and The New European journalist Eleanor Longman-Rood discusses another sane week in British politics as Matt Hancock joins the cast of this year’s I’m a Celebrity and Rishi Sunak U-turns over his decision not to attend COP27. Then, The New European’s Suna Erdem joins the podcast to discuss her recent interview with Caroline Lucas MP, the government’s responses to the climate emergency and the Just Stop Oil protests. Finally, Ann Widdecombe, Suella Braverman and Matt Hancock all feature in the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @theneweuropean. Special thanks to producer John Dakin.

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James Ball on Sunak and Suella

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:06:02 GMT

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James Ball joins Steve Anglesey, Ellie Longman-Rood and Matt Withers to talk about the new prime minister's dodgy start in Downing Street, and if his controversial home secretary can last. Special thanks to producer John Dakin.

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Mitch Benn on the end of Truss

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:51:33 GMT

In this week's episode, comedian Mitch Benn joins Steve Anglesey, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers to discuss the fall of Liz Truss and what comes next. Should there be a general election? Where are they hiding Kwasi Kwarteng? And what job could Truss do (badly) next? Plus Nadine Dorries and David Frost join the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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What the hell is wrong with Suella Braverman?

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:35:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Matt Withers and Eleanor Longman-Rood remember the years preceding the Truss era before discussing the new Netflix series The Empress that's being touted as Germany's answer to The Crown and a new exhibit at London's Imperial War Museum. Then, The New European's Clár Ní Chonghaile joins the podcast to answer the question of what on earth is wrong with Suella Braverman and the strange brand of cruelty she brings to the government. Plus, Thérèse Coffey and Jacob Rees-Mogg join the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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The PM who trapped herself

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:10:00 GMT

Steve Richards from the Rock & Roll Politics podcast joins the team to explain why Liz Truss may not get any of her radical agenda through the Commons. Plus, how to tell if you’re part of the Anti-Growth Coalition and discussion of the new Spanish series The Girls At The Back and Elon Musk’s revived Twitter bid. Finally, Suella Braverman enters the Hall of Shame
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Tragicomic Trussonomics

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:56:00 GMT

In this week’s new-format episode, there’s a deep-dive into the economy’s deep-dive as former Financial Times editor Lionel Barber tells Kwasi Kwarteng and Liz Truss where they went wrong. And Steve Anglesey is joined by new co-hosts Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers to talk This England - the new Boris Johnson Covid drama - and German doner kebabs. Plus the team puts more bad politicians in the Hall of Shame
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Europe is running out of water; plus Labour and Brexit

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:37:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey asks whether the ongoing droughts in continental Europe are the new normal. The New European writer Clár Ní Chonghaile shares worrying predictions of what the future will hold unless we act now. And Labour historian and author Francis Beckett joins to discuss the party's Brexit stance and its upcoming conference. Finally, Ann Widdecombe, Liz Truss and Andrew Bridgen all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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A Royal Special: Why I'm forever linked to King Charles

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:30:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey dissects the week in politics as normal service is paused after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and, it seems, abnormal service resumes as bankers come out on top in the latest instalment of the cost-of-living crisis. Then, The New European columnist Bonnie Greer joins the podcast to discuss how, through an accident of timing, she will always be linked to King Charles, the international reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and why Princess Anne is, in fact, the hero of this news cycle. Finally, Ann Widdecombe, Tom Harwood and Nigel Farage all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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What's next for Brits in Europe?

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Eleanor Longman-Rood discusses Liz Truss's first week at Number 10. Is it out with the old and in with the new or more new leadership, same old failings? She then hears listeners' thoughts on what's next for Rishi Sunak after losing his leadership bid. The New European's Suna Erdem joins the podcast to share her thoughts on how Liz Truss's opening days have been, the challenges facing British Expats after Brexit killed freedom of movement and what Suella Braverman has in store for immigration. Plus, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Thérèse Coffey and Edwina Currie all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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The last days of Boris Johnson

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:11:11 GMT

In this week’s episode, Matt Withers hears listeners' thoughts on which fictional characters could get a seat in Liz Truss' cabinet. Steve Anglesey talks to New European editor-at-large Alastair Campbell about Boris Johnson leaving Downing Street, his legacy, what he does next and what exactly the atmosphere is like in No 10 when a prime minister departs for the final time. And Edwina Currie, Michael Gove and Dan Wootton are all inducted into the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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The fall of Kabul, one year on

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey revels in the fact that there are just 10 days left of Boris Johnson as prime minister, but despairs in the fact that Liz Truss will likely be succeeding him - who this week said she was a solar power sceptic. Then, he hears listeners' suggestions on what they would give Liz Truss as a welcome gift when she moves into Downing Street. Journalist Lynne O'Donnell then joins the podcast to explain the state of Afghanistan one year after the fall of Kabul, the struggles Afghan women face every day and her own experiences of being made a high-value target by the Taliban when she returned to the country. Plus, Grant Shapps, Liz Truss and Jacob Rees-Mogg all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Is the storm of Britain's civil disobedience coming?

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the country's rising political tensions as Britain's rising temperatures appear to be halted for now before hearing listeners' suggestions on what they would get Boris Johnson as a leaving present. Journalist Zoe Williams then joins the podcast to discuss the appeal of Boris Johnson that allowed him to remain leader for so long, Liz Truss's policy priorities and how Britain will respond to the worsening cost-of-living crisis. Finally, Rishi Sunak, Nigel Farage and Priti Patel all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Six ways to avert economic catastrophe (before it's too late)

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the upcoming choice, not between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, but between heating or eating as the cost-of-living crisis worsens. On a lighter note, he then hears listeners' thoughts on what Liz Truss's show at the Edinburgh Festival would be called. Then, The New European columnist Paul Mason joins the podcast to discuss how the Tory leadership race is approaching the economic crisis, what can be done to fix the broken financial system and goes through his plan to tackle inflation and avert catastrophe. Finally, Liz Truss, Grant Shapps and Zac Goldsmith all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Liz Truss's U-turns, predicting elections and Rishi's lies

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:15:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey has Tory leadership race fever. He begins by discussing Liz Truss's disappearing policies and Rishi Sunak's disappearing chances of success before hearing listeners' thoughts on what a choice between the two candidates is similar to. Then, journalist and global editor of The Bureau of Investigate Journalism James Ball joins the podcast to share his thoughts on why Liz Truss would make a terrible Prime Minister (he has 39 reasons, but could go on). He also explains why she is doing so well in the polls and if and how she could trump Labour in the next election. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Rishi Sunak all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Sunak v Truss, 2012 remembered and car-free cities

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:29:46 GMT

In this week’s episode, Steve Anglesey is joined by The New European journalist Suna Erdem to discuss the Conservative leadership race, whether we should be nostalgic for the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony and the increasing number of cities going car-free. He goes through listener suggestions as to what films or songs best sum up the Tory TV debates. And Priti Patel, Nadine Dorries and the Daily Telegraph are all ushered into the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Life in a climate of fear

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:45:56 GMT

In this week’s episode, Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers hear readers' thoughts on what jobs Boris Johnson could do next now he's finally leaving Downing Street. They are joined by journalist Clár Ní Chonghaile to discuss the forest fires sparking into life in Athens again and what the summer might bring. Plus Nadhim Zahawi, Rishi Sunak, Bob Stewart, Shailesh Vara, Tatler magazine and Rehman Chishti are all inducted into the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Boris Johnson’s resignation: What's next?

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:15:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, The New European journalist Eleanor Longman-Rood steps in while our editor and host Steve Anglesey is away. She discusses Boris Johnson's resignation and the events that led up to his departure before asking: what will they do with that wallpaper now? Then, she hears listeners' thoughts on what fictional character could make Brexit work, after Keir Starmer's speech on Monday. Journalist and global editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism James Ball joins the podcast to discuss the allegations against Chris Pincher, why this was the scandal to instigate Johnson's demise and what's next for the Tories and the country. Plus, Nadine Dorries, Steve Baker and Boris Johnson all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Why is Britain in a self-harm recession?

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:45:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey begins by talking about Nigel Farage's GB news show (but don't let that put you off), before hearing listeners' thoughts on which politicians would headline at the worst music festival ever and what their band would be called. Then journalist and broadcaster Jonty Bloom joins the podcast to discuss why economic predictions are far worse for Britain than other countries, why the economy hasn't had the boom everyone, including Rishi Sunsak, was hoping for and how Britain's recession was of its own doing. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, David Frost and Iain Duncan Smith all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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The sixth anniversary special: Brexit and its dossier of disasters

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:05:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears how listeners would ruin a film or song title by adding the word Brexit. Then, The New European journalist Clár Ní Chonghaile joins the podcast to discuss, on the sixth anniversary of the Brexit vote, how it is now clear to all that it really wasn't a good idea. She outlines the dossier of disasters that Brexit has created, suggests how Labour need to step up and how the promises made by the Leave campaign never came true. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Jonathan Gullis and David Davis all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Boris Johnson is waging a phoney war on Europe - to save his own skin

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:30:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears what our listeners' will be doing to mark 23rd June, six years since the Brexit referendum took place. Then journalist and author John Kampfner joins the podcast to discuss the diversion politics designed to save Boris Johnson's skin as he weaponises Brexit, how Europe has grown tired of Britain's parliamentary antics and how Britain is viewed abroad while they continue to unravel. Plus, Suella Braverman, Jonathan Gullis and Ann Widdecombe all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Is it time for a career move for Boris Johnson?

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:30:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners' suggestions on what Boris Johnson's next job should be, considering 148 of his own MPs don't think he should be in the one he's in now. Then Comedian Mitch Benn joins the podcast to give his take on this, his objections to the prime minister's lack of ethical judgement and his thoughts on how Britain celebrated the Platinum Jubilee. Plus, Brendan Clarke-Smith, Nadine Dorries and David Frost all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Has Boris Johnson survived the Sue Gray report? And, what to look out for from the Cannes Film Festival

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:35:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses if Boris Johnson has managed to escape unscathed from the Sue Gray report before hearing listeners' suggestions on what famous book title best sums up her findings. Then, The New European's editor-at-large Alastair Campbell joins the podcast to discuss the report's aftermath and why Labour needs to start thinking seriously about what they stand for as the opposition. Then, in this special double episode and live from the Cannes Film Festival, Jason Solomons offers his take on the festival's 75th year, the politics on this year's red carpet and what to watch (and not watch) from the festival. Plus, Grant Shapps, the Daily Mail and Richard Bacon feature in the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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How Brexit is destroying the Falklands

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey ponders what Boris Johnson’s mood is like after the Met announced they've finished issuing partygate fines. He then hears listeners’ suggestions on what politicians they would like to see on Eurovision and what songs they should sing. Also in this episode, journalist Rob Burnett explains what it is like to live on the Falkland Islands, how Brexit is accomplishing something the Argentine Junta couldn’t: destroying the Islands and, finally, what the future will look like. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Michael fabricant and Nadine Dorries all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Is Europe lagging behind on drugs?

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:45:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey tackles Michael Gove's bizarre BBC interview before hearing listeners' thoughts on which politicians they would like to see in Doctor Who and in which role after the news that Ncuti Gatwa is to be the next Doctor. The New European's Suna Erdem then joins him to discuss why Europe is lagging behind on legalising cannabis, what Sadiq Khan's latest moves on legislation mean, and if legislation could realistically happen in Britain in the next 5 years? Plus, Nadhim Zahawi, Ann Widdecombe and Boris Johnson all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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The killing fields

Thu, 05 May 2022 15:26:31 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey takes a look at the local election campaigns and hears readers' suggestions as to what the Conservative slogan should be at the next general election. He is joined by National Farmers Union president Minette Batters to discuss how war in Ukraine is worsening the sector's Brexit-driven problems and why a food supply crisis could follow. Plus Nadine Dorries, George Eustice and Ann Widdecombe are among those inducted into the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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The figures don't lie, Brexit has not gone "remarkably smoothly"

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:15:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the biggest news story of the week - which isn't porngate nor Angela Rayner's legs - but surrounding Rishi Sunak before hearing listeners' thoughts on what sportsperson they would like to see as prime minister. Then journalist and broadcaster Jonty Bloom joins the podcast to discuss his exasperation over David Frost's opinion that Brexit has gone "remarkably smoothly", the government's latest U-turn on border tests and checks and how Brexit is economic self-harm and, sadly, there is no way out of it. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Nadine Dorries and Grant Shapps all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Is France more divided than ever?

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:30:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey wishes Boris Johnson well as he finds cover on a visit to India while MPs vote on whether to launch an investigation into claims he misled Parliament over the partygate row before hearing listeners' thoughts on what Boris Johnson's next job could be. Then, award-winning journalist Marion van Renterghem joins the podcast to discuss if Marine Le Pen has changed since France's last presidential elections, what a France under Le Pen would look like and if the country is heading to the right, regardless of the outcome of the elections. Plus, Oliver Dowden, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Tom Harwood all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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What’s the future for Channel 4?

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:45:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the news that Channel 4 is to be privatised before hearing listeners' thoughts on what the name of a drama starring Nadine Dorries would be called, answers range from It's A Sin to (thick) Skins. Media commentator and journalist Liz Gerard joins the podcast to share her thoughts on what lies in store for the television network, the reason behind privatisation and why the government has waged war on Channel 4. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, David Frost and Akshata Murthy all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Why Ukraine belongs in the European Union

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:45:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey suggests what Boris Johnson could have said in response to Partygate fines being issued and takes listeners' thoughts on the latest episode of the saga. Former BBC R4 presenter, North America Editor and Europe Editor Mark Mardell joins the podcast to discuss why the idea of a European army haunts Brexiteers, if Ukraine can get their application to the European Union fast-tracked and, if they do, will their acceptance be symbolic more than anything else? Plus, Andrew Marr, Bill Wiggin MP and Boris Johnson all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Why Putin's puppet, Alexander Lukashenko, must be punished

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:20:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey likens some of the pie in the sky dreams The Apprentice finalists had to those of the chancellor before hearing listeners' thoughts on what Rishi Sunak's memoir may be called. Head of National Anti-Crisis Management of Belarus, the country’s shadow government in exile, Pavel Latushka, then joins the podcast to discuss the dictator that has been in power even longer than Vladimir Putin - Alexander Lukashenko. He explains why the Lukashenko must be punished, why he has little faith the leader will change his ways and how he is, despite circumstances, optimistic for their victory in the future. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Leo Kearse and Oliver Dowden all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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How Eton changed British public life

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:55:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey shares what he enjoyed this week, including president Zelensky's address to Congress, and what he didn't particularly enjoy this week, featuring Michael Gove being called a hero. Journalist and campaigner Fiona Millar then joins the podcast to discuss why Boris Johnson surrounds himself with individuals from who went through the private school system, how Eton would perform if it received the same funding as the state school system and how education in this country can be levelled up. Plus, the Festival of Brexit, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lord David Frost all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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How Britain's farming industry has been lied to, ignored and left out in the cold

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey begins by dissecting James Cleverly's comments on the government's response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis, concluding that Britain is only really world beating in one category - failure. Broadcaster and journalist Jonty Bloom then joins the podcast to discuss one very angry annual farmer's conference. He shares his thoughts on how the industry has been lied to, how the situation for British agriculture is only going to get worse and why Keir Starmer is right to, at least for now, not back rejoin. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Priti Patel and Daniel Kawczynski MP are all in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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When will the reign of Vladimir Putin come to an end?

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:50:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey pokes fun at the government's flag-waving, photo op filled and somewhat lacking response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Author and Foreign correspondent James Rodgers joins the podcast to share his expertise on whether Putin has lost his mind, the thinking behind his military tactics and if the 21st century dictator could be toppled. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Nigel Farage and Sir Edward Leigh all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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War in Europe: What does the Russian invasion mean for Ukraine and the world?

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:56:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey begins by reciting a somewhat ironic quote from Nigel Farage who said that Putin had no interest in invading Ukraine and won't do so. Award-winning journalist James Ball then joins the podcast to discuss what is next for Ukraine and if Putin has been showing us his true intentions for years. He also shares his thoughts on how to improve Westminster for the better and salvage British democracy, before it's too late. Plus, Laurence Fox, Boris Johnson and Arron Banks all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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A hunt for Brexit opportunities, how Boris Johnson is no laughing matter and THAT Jimmy Carr joke

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:15:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, our host Steve Anglesey returns! He questions Jacob Rees-Mogg's logic of calling Brexit a success by reading out a letter from a listener who recounts the struggles he has had importing from a British business to where he lives in Poland. Comedian Matt Forde then joins the podcast to discuss how, despite him being easy to make fun of, he won't miss Boris Johnson when he goes, how both the Left and Right-wing lost their minds simultaneously and THAT Jimmy Carr joke. Plus, Nigel Farage, Ann Widdecombe and Boris Johnson's excusers all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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The 'heshuffle', slurs and Bloody Difficult Women

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:03:39 GMT

Supply teachers Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers are on presenting duties to sift through another quiet week in British politics. They discuss Boris Johnson's 'heshuffle' and hear listeners' suggestions as to what role Jacob Rees-Mogg should hold. After Keir Starmer is harassed by protesters repeating the PM's Jimmy Savile slur they examine whether we should expect more of these kind of attacks. And The New European's own Tim Walker pops by to talk about his new play, Bloody Difficult Women, and the intriguing prospect of a Theresa May comeback. Plus Mark Spencer, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Guto Harri and Natalie Elphicke are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Busy cafes, looming war and a pandemic: What is life like in contemporary Ukraine?

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:30:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey has many questions from another sane week in British politics, including will Boris Johnson change his name to Boris Dorries when he and his culture secretary tie the knot? He also introduces The New European's three-part pop-up podcast, The 27, a superb investigation into the deaths in the Channel by Clár Ní Chonghaile and Suna Erdem. Author Andrei Kurkov joins the podcast to discuss life in contemporary Ukraine, what people are expecting from the latest aggressions from Russia should war break out and the differences between the Ukrainian and Russian mentalities. Plus, Michael Gove, Nadine Dorries and Ann Widdecombe all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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The 27 - Episode 3

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:02:00 GMT

The stream of people risking their lives to live in Britain is relentless.

In November 2021, at least 27 people drowned trying. Within hours, their tragedy became a global political and journalistic storm. Within days, this most human of stories had been subsumed into the rolling news agenda.

This three-episode podcast attempts to re-humanise this tragedy, in the hope that truly understanding the answers to questions about Who they were, why they came and how they died will shape our response to the tragedies that will inevitably follow.

Presented by Clár Ní Chonghaile and Suna Erdem

Podcast produced by Matt Withers

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The 27 - Episode 2

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:01:00 GMT

The stream of people risking their lives to live in Britain is relentless.

Presented by Clár Ní Chonghaile and Suna Erdem

Podcast produced by Matt Withers

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The 27 - Episode 1

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The stream of people risking their lives to live in Britain is relentless.

Presented by Clár Ní Chonghaile and Suna Erdem

Podcast produced by Matt Withers

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What does the future look like for the BBC?

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:20:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey sums up another day awaiting Sue Gray, describes the curious similarities between Barry Cryer and Boris Johnson and discusses reader suggestions on what film title best sums up Boris Johnson's years at Number 10. Journalist and writer John Kampfner then joins the podcast to explain his thoughts on the runners and riders to be the next prime minister, how the BBC should be funded and how other European broadcast services stand up in comparison. Plus, The Daily Mail, Boris Johnson and his defenders all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Boris Johnson's leadership may be coming to an end, but the red tape nightmare for British business is just beginning

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:05:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey starts the podcast by reading listeners a story, the tragic tale of Agent Blond in Now, Time to Die, starring Boris Johnson. Broadcaster and writer Jonty Bloom then joins the podcast to discuss why the end of Boris Johnson won't mean the beginning of the end for Brexit, what the next prime minister could do to ease the strain border red tape is putting on British business if Boris Johnson resigns and if there are any industries doing well after the UK left The European Union. Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Michael Fabricant all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Is the party over for Boris Johnson?

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey breaks down for listeners what constitutes a party, being at work and a work party, if, like the prime minister, listeners often get them muddled up. Award-winning journalist James Ball joins the podcast to discuss how this week's scandal has been different from the ones Boris Johnson has usually ridden out and how Keir Starmer has stepped up to the plate in light of it. They then go on to discuss the most influential address you've never heard of - 55 Tufton Street, SW1. It's the home of pro-Brexit groups and climate change sceptics, but just how much power does it have over the government? Plus, Ann Widdecombe, Nigel Fagare and Kriss Akabusi are all in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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"It was an insurrection" : The storming of Capitol Hill one year on

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:10:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey introduces more Brexit news, this does include, however, Presidential grifter and election crybaby Donald J Trump's golf courses losing a combined £7m in 2020... Writer and The New European columnist Paul Mason joins the podcast to discuss if Tony Blair needs a knighthood, or indeed if anyone does, the storming of Capitol Hill exactly a year on and how the fall of American democracy is the greatest threat of our time. Plus, Daniel Kawczynski MP, Nigel Farage and Paul Staines are all in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Christmas Special: What awaits the world in 2022?

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey shares his political lowlights and cultural highlights of the year, in which Succession receives glowing praise. Writer and The New European's editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, The New European senior journalist Clár Ní Chonghaile and Writer and The New European's foreign editor John Kampfner all join the podcast to discuss their reviews of 2021 and predictions for 2022. What has made them want to tear their hair out? What has made them hopeful? And, what will next year hold in the realm of politics? These are all questions our guests answer. Plus, Penny Mordaunt, Joy Morrissey and Steve Baker all feature in the final Hall of Shame of 2021. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Christmas parties at Downing Street and a party in trouble across the pond

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey shares his thoughts on the Downing Street Christmas party last year that definitely didn't happen... or did it? Playwright and author Bonnie Greer joins the podcast to discuss her belief that the British are inherently decent, even if the prime minister isn't. She also discusses why sending Anne-Marie Trevelyan to woo Joe Biden wasn't only a mistake but laughable and the potential return of Donald Trump. Plus, Mark Francois MP, Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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A problem both sides of the Channel: Is the migrant crisis unsolvable?

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:35:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners thoughts on how the government can approach the migrant crisis, and shares his own on the Downing Street Christmas party last year. Award-winning journalist John Lichfield joins the podcast to discuss the fascism of French journalist turned presidential candidate Éric Zemmour. He then gives an analysis on the recent tragedy in the Channel, how the British press also seems to have amnesia when reporting cases such as these and how a solution may well be unreachable. Plus, the 18% who think Brexit is going well, Sajid Javid and Ben Bradley MP are all in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Is Boris Johnson OK and can Keir Starmer win in the polls?

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:15:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey promises not to lose his place or make references to Peppa Pig, unlike Boris Johnson during his CBI conference address. He ponders what colour the sky is in Dominic Raab's world after he claimed the speech was a success and that the prime minister is excelling in his performance. Comedian Mitch Benn joins the podcast to discuss Boris's history with unprepared rhetoric, what Keir Starmer can do to increase his standing in the polls, and Nadine Dorries' strange approach to Channel 4. Plus, Nadine Dorries also returns to the Hall of Shame this week and joining her is Priti Patel and Nigel Farage. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Are we nearing an elected dictatorship, or have we already reached one?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey asks if Britain is getting buyer's remorse over Boris Johnson. He takes listeners' thoughts on this issue and on Ken Clarke ahead of speaking with Tim Walker who interviewed Clarke for The New European's latest edition. Walker then joins our host to delve into the interview in detail. Why is there a lack of talent at the top of the political ladder? Has the race to find the next Conservative leader already begun? And, are we nearing an elected dictatorship, or have we already reached one? These are all questions he answers. Plus, Nadine Dorries, Gillian Keegan and George Eustice all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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The troubling plight of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, second jobs for MPs and a second week of sleaze

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:30:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners thoughts on MPs having second jobs and their answers as to what second jobs they would like to see Boris Johnson and his cabinet occupying in an ideal world. Former minister for Europe, former MP and Theresa May's de facto deputy David Lidington joins the podcast to discuss this timely issue further and the government's impatience with the rules. The New European journalist Clár Ní Chonghaile shares her thoughts on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a decades-old debt and the government's misdirection and inaction on the issue. Plus, Roger Helmer, Mark Pawsey MP and Ann Widdecombe all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Tory sleaze, government U-turns and trouble at sea.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:30:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the latest Brexit fallout that's led to the government being hated on both sides of the Channel and sets listeners a challenge of crafting headlines of Brexit disasters, as if they had been reported in pro-Brexit publications (responses of which certainly did not disappoint him). Media commentator and journalist Liz Gerard joins the podcast to lend insights into why national newspapers who backed the Leave campaign continue to pretend as if there is nothing wrong and shares her thoughts on the ongoing Owen Paterson scandal. Plus, the government, Ann Widdecombe and Jacob Rees-Mogg all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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When should the government implement their Covid Plan B.... and was there a Plan A?

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the other elephant in the room - Covid-19. Dr Joe Pajak joins him for a fascinating, and concerning, analysis of the rising Covid rates and shares some personal anecdotes on how his son has been affected by long Covid since catching the virus in March 2020. When will the government act, and are we in for a catastrophic winter if they don't? Also in politics this week, the 2021 budget was announced and 'sewagegate' affected rivers around the UK - our host offers his take, and hears listeners thoughts, on both. Plus, Rishi Sunak, George Eustice, and Anne-Marie Trevelyan all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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A climate change special: will COP26 be any cop?

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:30:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the plight of the British 'expats' (not migrants) returning to Britain because of Brexit, before hearing listener's thoughts on what the government should be doing to tackle climate change. Columnist and award-winning journalist James Ball joins the podcast to analyse the challenges that COP26 presents, essentially for developing nations, and outlines his expectations for the summit. He also shares his thoughts on banning anonymity on social media, which, in light of recent events in Leigh-on-Sea, he compares to bolting the door after a chip pan fire as, he believes, the two aren't related. Plus, the Hall of Shame returns this week, as our host believes Sir David Amess's death should not drive us to a fear of critiquing politicians, to feature Julia Hartley-Brewer, Ann Widdecombe and Boris Johnson. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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From Brexit to Polexit: an idiot, and an existential crisis, abroad

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:15:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners' thoughts on Boris Johnson's recent jaunt to Marbella, most of whom weren't best pleased. Senior journalist for The New European Suna Erdem joins the podcast to discuss the situation in Poland and the seriousness of the threat of 'Polexit'. Is European populism in its final days and, back home, how much longer can the government emerge from poor decisions smelling like roses? These are both questions Suna discusses. Plus, Martin Daubney, Ann Widdecombe and Iain Duncan Smith all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Boris' Build Back ... Blather, and Keir Starmer's quest for competency

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The New European Podcast is back from its break! In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears your thoughts on both Keir Starmer's and Boris Johnson's party conference speeches - with the latter, "Build Back Blather" came to mind for one listener. Journalist and pollster Peter Kellner joins the podcast explaining that he fears the conferences did not teach the public anything they didn't already know, or believe, about either party. As Keir Starmer continues his quest for competency, Kellner asks if he can simultaneously detoxify Labour. If he does the Conservatives are in for a scrap at the next election, he predicts. Plus, Nadine Dorries, Ann Widdecombe and Dominic Raab all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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How Brexit ran out of gas, and how Keir Starmer can step it up a gear

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey gives Brexiteers a new name, 'It's-nothing-to-do-with-Brexiteers', as politicians blame the gas crisis and further product shortages on anything but the UK's withdrawal from the EU. Writer, political strategist and The New European's Editor-at-Large Alastair Campbell joins the podcast to discuss why politicians, and the media, won't acknowledge Brexit, the upcoming Labour Party Conference and what Keir Starmer should be saying in his speech. Plus, Boris Johnson, Edwin Poots and Nadine Dorries all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Germany after Merkel: The New European election special

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:45:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey ponders if we've reached a point where everything, from HGV driving qualifications to the Ryder Cup, has become a metaphor for Brexit. Journalist, author and European Editor of The New European John Kampfner joins the podcast live from Germany, fresh off his first appearance on German daytime TV, to discuss the cabinet reshuffle, what's next for Germany, and the country's relationship with the EU after the German election. Plus, Gavin Williamson, Boris Johnson and Roger Helmer all feature in the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Social care and Brexit: troubles in the NHS and trouble in store

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey dissects the latest calamities of Brexit and hears listeners thoughts on the latest government tax increase to fund social care and the NHS backlog. Author and journalist James Ball compares this latest social care plan to Theresa May's (spoiler alert - this one is much worse), before explaining the similarities between Brexit and the latest version of Cats - both have similar production value and both equally disastrous. Plus, Priti Patel, Ann Widdecombe and Gavin Williamson all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Getting Brexiteers to apologise and choosing hope over politics and policies

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey looks at the NHS blood tube shortage and the conspicuous absence of some beers on Tim Martin's Wetherspoon's menu before asking what it takes for Brexiteers to hold their hands up and apologise? Author and journalist Sarfraz Manzoor joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, They: What Muslims and Non-Muslims Get Wrong About Each Other, how hope can lead to a united society more so than politics and policies and the state of his life-long love of Bruce Springsteen (which is still as potent as ever). Plus, the Foreign Office, Sainsbury's and the Mail on Sunday all feature in the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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A shortage of goods in the UK, and an excess of fascism in Europe

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey delves into the shortage of lorry drivers that has led to supply line issues around the country - if you're heading to a pub beer garden this bank holiday, you may need to think twice about what beer you order - it might not be on offer. Journalist, writer and filmmaker Paul Mason joins the podcast to discuss how to stop fascism, from Poland to the US. How do people become radicalised online so quickly and how can anonymity and pseudonymity cause more harm than good? These are all questions Paul tackles. Finally, John Redwood, Ann Widdecombe, and Dominic Raab all feature in the hall of shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Aerospace, red tape and is there any mileage in moaning?

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey delves into the latest choice remarks from foreign secretary Dominic Raab and hears The New European Podcast's listeners thoughts on what Britain can learn from its involvement in Afghanistan. Broadcaster and Journalist Mark Mardell guest stars on the podcast to discuss if the BBC's independence is under threat, his new documentary podcast Trading Blows, and how while exporters new regulations may have been deemed 'teething problems', they can still be painful, tedious and cause many a sleepless night - ask any parent. Finally, Nigel Farage, Ann Widdecombe and Desmond Swayne MP all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Levelling Britain up for 2070 and looking back on Russia in 1991

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, host Steve Anglesey is joined by journalist Suna Erdem who discusses the pan European qualities of a British term - levelling up - and explains what can be achieved in the short term for an issue that has decades ahead of it. Author and journalist James Rodgers shares his first-hand experiences of being in Russia in 1991 during the fall of the Soviet Union and what it was like to see the world he had grown up with change right in front of his eyes. Plus, Owen Paterson MP, Ann Widdecombe and Dan Wooton all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Unrequited (political) love for India, the pot paradox and what European tales to read this summer

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

For this week's bumper summer special issue episode, host Steve Anglesey is joined by journalist Rashmee Roshan Lall who discusses if the government's love of India is reciprocated and emphasises the importance of keeping your word in politics. Global editor of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism James Ball considers the issues on both sides of the Cannabis legalisation debate, commenting that liberal legalisation processes can often occur unexpectedly and suddenly. Finally, for this week's special episode Charlie Connelly introduces the Great European Lives with Charlie Connelly podcast, a teaser episode of which features at the end of this podcast, and tells listeners what European books to read on the beach this summer, even if it is in the UK. Plus, Telegraph columnist Madeline Grant, Priti Patel and Darren Grimes all feature in the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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What Dominic Cummings did next... and what Keir Starmer should do next

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, host Steve Anglesey is joined by writer and self-proclaimed bon viveur Zoe Williams who discusses the concerning rise of Priti Patel, and the even more troubling future of the new right. Political strategist and former political secretary to Tony Blair and communications director to Julia Gillard John McTernan delves into the traits of Dominic Cummings the disruptor and explains how Keir Starmer can win the next election by taking certain issues off the table. Plus, Lord Frost, Ann Widdecombe and Rishi Sunak enter the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Football, politics and the rise of sado-populism

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, host Steve Anglesey is joined by writer and broadcaster Steve Richards who rebukes claims that football results have a direct effect on political polls. Writer, communicator and our Editor-at-large Alastair Campbell explains how, and why, sado-populists get away with their sado-populist politics. Plus, we include a snippet of Jason Solomons' interview with the great Charlotte Gainsbourg, exclusively from the Cannes Film Festival and you can listen to the interview in full in our special edition episode on the world's most influential film festival, online now. Finally, Mail on Sunday columnist Dan Hodges, Ann Widdecombe and Daily Mail columnist Andrew Pierce enter the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Cannes Film Festival Special

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:50:38 GMT

In this special edition episode, Jason Solomons is in Cannes to bring listeners the sounds of the world's most glamorous and influential film festival. He speaks to European style icon Charlotte Gainsbourg, Norway's rising star Renate Reinsve, Cannes Film Festival legend Jeremy Thomas and many more. At long last, Cannes is back! Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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The problem with vaccine nationalism and finding a solution to protest politics

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, host Steve Anglesey is joined by author and journalist John Kampfner to discuss why the West's vaccine nationalism has done the world no favours. But, not before he offers a variety of metaphors to describe Berlin's reaction to England securing a place in the Euro 2020 final. Broadcaster and author Bonnie Greer delves into the solutions to protest politics and shares her response to being stopped on the street by unfriendly faces. Plus, hotel inspector Alex Polizzi, far-right blogger Paul Joseph Watson and Boris Johnson enter the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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Waiting for Boris Johnson's inevitable fall, and what to watch from the Cannes Film Festival until then

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Steve Anglesey is joined by Politics.co.uk's Ian Dunt who explains why everyone hated Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and how reclaiming the Brexit narrative could mean the demise of Boris Johnson. Presenter and critic Jason Solomons divulges the best 50 European films ever made and looks forward to the upcoming Cannes Film Festival - even if he is still pondering how you greet red carpet goers in the time of Covid. Plus, Lord Moylan, Ann Widdecombe and roaming charge deniers enter the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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How David Bowie predicted Brexit, and phoney proclamations of patriotism

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Steve Anglesey is joined by comedian and author Mitch Benn who pleads the nation to stop with these mandatory and fake proclamations of patriotism at every corner. Broadcaster and author Gavin Esler dissects the language behind global Britain and levelling up, and shares the tale of a somewhat unlikely fan in Texas. Plus, Boris Johnson, Andrea Leadsom and Daniel Hannan enter the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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The realities of the Australia trade deal, talking politics with Brexiteers and flag patterned socks

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Steve Anglesey is joined by chair of the European Movement Andrew Adonis to discuss how the pandemic has clouded the real impact of Brexit, and shares why he will be donning his beloved EU socks in parliamentary proceedings from now on. Former BBC business correspondent Jonty Bloom talks the realities of the post-Brexit trade deal with Australia. Plus, GB News and Ann Widdecombe enter the Hall of Shame. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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How John Major unintentionally sparked Brexit, and the fall of the Murdoch empire

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Steve Anglesey is joined by historian James Hawes to look back at how Brexit could have been sparked by former pro-European prime minister John Major. Journalist Liz Gerard looks at the fall of the Murdoch empire, and how the Sun has lost its way since the EU referendum. Is their loyal allegiance to Boris Johnson part of the problem? Plus, Brexiteers Noel Gallagher and Martin Daubney enter the Hall of Shame.

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Radical Joe, Germansplaining and Brexiteer remorse

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

On this week's podcast, host Steve Anglesey is joined by former German newspaper editor Tanit Koch to give a European perspective on post-Brexit politics and culture. Award-winning journalist James Ball talks about how Joe Biden has shaken off his 'sleepy Joe' nickname, and we discuss how Keir Starmer fared against Piers Morgan on Life Stories. Finally, we look at the latest Brexiteer remorse, and listeners give suggestions for the wedding gifts they would give Boris Johnson.

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Dominic Cummings, Putin's Arctic gamble, and Labour's love-hate relationship with the unions

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

On this week's podcast, Steve Anglesey discusses Dominic Cummings' select committee appearance and is joined by award-winning journalist John Kampfner to talk about Vladimir Putin's latest gamble in the Arctic and why Europe should brace itself for more aggression from Moscow.

Meanwhile, Francis Beckett discusses Labour's 2024 election fortunes and why the party needs to part ways with its union roots.

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The rise of the Green Party and Boris Johnson's latest culture war

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:55:00 GMT

On this week's podcast, Steve Anglesey is joined by Frances Weetman to discuss the rise of the Green Party across Britain. Can they become England's third party? And what does it mean for the rest of the left? Meanwhile, Liz Gerard talks about Boris Johnson's latest culture war - the possibility of former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre becoming the head of OFCOM. Plus there are more entrants into the Hall of Shame and a return for Ann Widdecombe corner.

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Local elections fallout, Labour's path to victory, and the problem with Buy British

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Professor Paddy Hoey joins Steve Anglesey to talk about how Labour can avoid a repeat of last week's dismal election results and the glimmers of hope for Keir Starmer that many are ignoring. Plus, food writer Josh Barrie explains why buying British isn't all it's cracked up to be and why Brexit could be to blame. Also, Steve inducts more people into the Hall of Shame.

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The Jersey stand-off, Labour woes, Line of Duty v Boris and the DUP's election

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Comedian Mitch Benn joins Steve Anglesey to talk about the battle over fishing rights and why it's hard for Remainers to not say "we told you so". Plus, how Keir Starmer can improve and Jed Mercurio's not-very-subtle digs at Boris Johnson. Then Belfast Telegraph journalist Gail Walker joins to preview the DUP's leadership election, and what it means for Unionism.

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Elections Preview Part II with Alastair Campbell, Tim Walker and Chris Deerin

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:03:32 GMT

Former Downing Street communications director Alastair Campbell talks about the scandals engulfing Number 10 and how Keir Starmer helped produce a 'Kevin Keegan' moment at PMQs. Journalist Tim Walker explains why it's time for a fully independent speaker in the Commons and wonders if Michael Gove could be the next PM. Plus Chris Deerin looks at whether Scotland will lurch closer to independence on May 6... and if Anas Sarwar can turn the tide. Plus your suggestions on how to redecorate the Downing Street flat, and Arlene Foster enters our Hall of Shame.

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May 6 Elections Countdown - Part One

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Can Labour overcome vaccine euphoria and Brexit memories to hold on in Hartlepool? And can they bounce back in Wales, where the independence movement is growing - but so are calls to scrap the Senedd. With Steve Anglesey, Robyn Vinter and Auriol Miller.

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Tory sleaze, Lib Dem revival, and local elections

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Steve Anglesey is joined by veteran pollster Peter Kellner and Guardian columnist Steve Richards to discuss the latest Greensill developments and battleground seats in the upcoming local elections. Plus, Steve inducts a political heavyweight into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.

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Bent Boris and violence in Northern Ireland

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Steve Anglesey is back to shine a light on another week in politics. This week he's joined by Irish journalist Matt Cooper and former FT correspondent Ben Fenton to discuss the violence in Northern Ireland, the politics of fairness, and the demise of political standards in 21st century Britain. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.

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The old Etonian obsession and the Tories' election strategy

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Steve Anglesey is back to shine a light on another week in politics. This week he's joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James Ball and columnist Tracy King to discuss the country's obsession with the Union flag, the Tories' local elections strategy, and the structural issues behind our waste system. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.

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Tackling Leveson ten years on with Alastair Campbell

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Steve Anglesey is back to shine a light on another week in politics. This week he's joined by former Downing Street communications director Alastair Campbell and columnist Liz Gerard to discuss the Leveson Inquiry, its failings and impact 10 years on. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.

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Rishi Sunak's unofficial election campaign and Piers Morgan's future

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Matt Kelly and Steve Anglesey are back to make sense of another week in politics. This week they're joined by journalist Tim Walker and comedian Mitch Benn to discuss Piers Morgan's future; London Tory mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey's ill-judged tweet; and Rishi Sunak's bid for No 10. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.

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The Budget, Meghan and Harry's press feud, and David Frost and the Bloodlands

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Matt Kelly and Steve Anglesey are back to make sense of another week in politics. The two discuss David Frost's first week back in office; Rishi Sunak's social care black hole; the prospect of a general election in 2023; and the perfect gift for a Brexiteer. They are joined by Fleet Street commentator Liz Gerard to discuss Meghan and Harry's toxic relationship with Britain's media. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut

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A farewell to Richard, the Brexit 'Green Dividend', and Dilyn the Dog's Hall of Fame induction

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

The New European's Editor-in-Chief Matt Kelly joins Steve Anglesey to shine a light on another week in politics. The duo discusses Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown, No 10's trade skirmish with the EU, The Sun's latest column on Keir Starmer, Matt's strange connection to Brazilian football superstar Pelé, Vote Leave's weaponising of religion, as well a round-up of this week's newspaper and a cheery farewell to co-host Richard Porritt.

They are joined by University of East Anglia academic and Extinction Rebellion spokesperson Rupert Read on how Brexit could deliver a "Green dividend" for the UK economy. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame and Steve explains why the prime minister's dog, Dilyn, deserves praise.

Produced by Adrian Zorzut

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A touch of Frost and still not open all hours

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss David Frost's elevation to the cabinet, Keir Starmer's big budget speech, the road out of lockdown and Adam Curtis' latest dystopian epic.

They are joined by Health Service Journal bureau chief Lawrence Dunhill to examine how the NHS has dealt with the coronavirus crisis.

Plus more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame.

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Europopulism, state-funded snappers and the UK's Fox News

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss the success of the vaccine roll-out and the timing of an independent inquiry, the launch of Andrew Neil's GB News, summer holiday plans and the government's army of state-funded snappers.

They are joined by journalist, author and political commentator Nick Cohen to talk about whether recent missteps by the EU have opened the door to a rise in populism in Europe.

Plus more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame.

Produced by Matt Withers

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Brave New World

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss the EU's chaotic vaccine roll-out, Keir Starmer's tough week and Matt Hancock's film viewing.

They are joined by New European editor-in-chief Matt Kelly to hear about exciting news at the paper, while Rachel Johnson pops by to talk Mary Berry, why Ed Balls was Brexit's patient zero and the importance of outdoor sport.

Plus the first entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame.

Produced by Matt Withers

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A dose of anti-sceptic solution

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss the grim Covid death toll, Boris Johnson's apology and the media's coverage of it, the first days of the Biden presidency and what Brexit might mean for employment rights.

They are joined by barrister Kawsar Zaman to discuss his campaign to encourage people to take the Covid vaccine.

Plus the team offer up some more cultural recommendations to get you through the next few weeks/months/years of lockdown, and ask: could Ed Miliband eat a 1m-long hot dog?

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Mini Merkel and The Starmer Report

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden, media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and the Tory revolt over an anti-genocide trade deal law.

They are joined by John Kampfner to explain who new German CDU leader Armin Laschet is, and Glen O'Hara to give his report card on Keir Starmer's performance nearly 10 months into the job.

Plus the team offer up some cultural recommendations to get you through the next few weeks/months/years of lockdown.

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A Brexit sandwich, two packets of Soreen and Shaun Bailey's hard cheese

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss the Brexiteers' fury at the impounding of a ham and cheese sandwich, why the government is prepared to die in a ditch over free school meals and London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey's suggestion homeless people should save £5,000 for a house deposit.

They are joined by The New European columnist Ian Dunt to examine the abject failure of the government to deal with the coronavirus crisis.

Plus in Cash And Burn they try to get to the bottom of what Nigel Farage's new Reform UK party is all about.

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Where did it all go wrong?

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss the Brexit deal, the Covid vaccination roll-out, Joe Biden's victory confirmation and dimly-remembered 1980s soap opera Sons And Daughters.

They are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell to discuss why Remainers couldn't stop Brexit, whether it's time to campaign for Rejoin and if Tony Blair is the man to sort out the jabs.

Plus LEAVE.EU and Gavin Williamson get the Cash And Burn treatment.

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Christmas songs and festive snogging

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

In a festive special Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss the cancellation of Christmas, France's closure of its border and the man from the old swimming pool posters banning petting.

They are joined by Mitch Benn to hear some of his alternative Christmas songs.

Plus a thorough guide to avoiding Mrs Brown's Boys on Christmas Day.

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A very Covid Christmas and the words of 2020

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss how fishing quotas came to be the last threat to a Brexit deal, whether easing Coronavirus restrictions for Christmas is a good idea and ponder if there's any crossover between New European readers and people who find Mrs Brown's Boys funny.

And they are joined by Liz Gerard to discuss the words which will define 2020.

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Never mind the scallops

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss the looming Brexit deadline and the chances of no-deal, the odds of a man called William Shakespeare being the second to get the Covid vaccine and whether a chicken lasagne is truly a lasagne.

They are joined by film critic Jason Solomons to talk about a new documentary about Shane MacGowan.

And Cash casts her eye over axed Eton teacher Will Knowland and his quixotic attempt to get Parliament to overturn his sacking.

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Vaccines, tiers and great escapes

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Cash Boyle return for another delve into the murky world of British politics.

This week they tackle the tier votes, Tory rebels and the hope that the end might just be in sight ...

And 'Cash n Burn' crowns a truly hideous villain.

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Tiers, Turkey and a ticked-off Tory

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss England's return to a vale of tiers, the government's spending review and Rishi Sunak's chances of making it to Number 10.

They are joined by Suna Erdem to talk about Turkey's very own Dominic Cummings and what his departure might mean for the country's future.

And Cash examines the career of Conservative MP Ben Bradley, the British Martin Luther King Jr.

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Dom departs, Corbyn curbed and the greatest ever politics films

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The trio discuss Dominic Cummings' theatrical departure from Downing Street, Jeremy Corbyn's continued estrangement from the Parliamentary Labour Party, the latest in the tortured Brexit negotiations and what we may or may not be allowed to do this Christmas.

They are joined by film writer Richard Luck to discuss the greatest ever political movies.

And Cash explains why cronyism isn't a great way to deal with a global pandemic.

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The state of the Union and Johnson doesn't get the Cain

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Matt Withers return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss Joe Biden's presidential victory and what on earth is going on behind the doors of 10 Downing Street.

They are joined from Scotland by pro-independence writer and legal academic Andrew Tickell to assess the state of the polls ahead of next year's Holyrood election.

Journalist Cash Boyle explains what Biden's win and the Internal Market Bill will mean for the Northern Ireland border.

And Richard hosts an unnecessarily profane quiz.

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US poll perplexity, Mitch Benn and British-shaped deals

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss the turbulent US presidential election, the latest in the Brexit negotiations, Rory Stewart's excoriating book review, Gogglebox bias and British-shaped deals.

They are joined by comedian and New European columnist Mitch Benn to take a detailed look at matters Stateside.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

Produced by Matt Withers

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The big US presidential election preview

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics - this time in the US.

They have an all-star commentator roll-call to preview next week's showdown between Joe Biden and likely Armageddon, with James Ball, Bonnie Greer and John Kampfner all sharing their thoughts.

Back in the UK, the pair discuss the latest tier restrictions and the free school meals fiasco, plus react to breaking news of Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from the Labour Party.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

Produced by Matt Withers

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The shining Star, unparliamentary language and Rudy Giuliani's trouser-tucking technique

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss the latest coronavirus restrictions, the state of the Brexit talks, Angela Raynor's unparliamentary language and Rudy Giuliani's trouser-tucking technique.

They are joined by Liz Gerard to discuss how the Daily Star has outshone its tabloid rivals over the pandemic.

Charlie Connelly talks about a new book covering 2,000 years of English history at breakneck speed.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

Produced by Matt Withers

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Covid tiers, US poll fears and political jeers

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss the government's new coronavirus tiers, the shifting of Brexit talk deadlines, an outbreak of jokes by politicians and the contents of Geri Scott's spice rack.

They are joined by Peter Kellner to discuss new polling on values in the US.

The Horne Section provide us with a timely musical interlude

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

Produced by Matt Withers

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Karaoke Coffey, No-deal deadline and some hope Stateside

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to pick over another weird week on Covid-infected Planet Brexit.

The pair discuss inept ministers, political soundbites and pick a New European mascot.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Rumours, Definitely Maybe and The Wall

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss local lockdowns, Priti Patel's blue-sky thinking, the first US presidential debate and rumours swirling around Boris Johnson.

They are joined by Kevin Cummins to discuss his new book of Britpop photography.

Matt Withers speaks to pollster Deborah Mattinson about the demolition of Labour's Red Wall.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Introducing: The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

On September 11th 2001, as he faced incalculable losses after the terrorist attacks that day, President George W Bush made a call to his greatest international ally: British Prime Minister Tony Blair. 18 months later, Bush and Blair led a coalition into a war that went horribly wrong. David Dimbleby, one of the BBC’s best known news hosts and reporters, takes us back to those crucial 18 months. Talking to prime ministers, politicians, spies and weapons inspectors he asks how and why we came to invade Iraq. And as we experience an era of lies and mistrust - did the events of 17 years ago set the stage for the world we live in now? This is a Somethin' Else production.

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Keir, Covid and the Currant Bun

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair discuss Keir Starmer's virtual conference speech, observance of the Covid regulations, Charles Moore and the turmeric lattes and Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

They are joined by James Felton to discuss his new book about The Sun.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Boris Johnson's genius move and David Cameron's pheromones

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair discuss Boris Johnson's latest genius Brexit move, the secret diary of Sasha Swire, Grant Shapps' graffiti masterplan and the whereabouts of Gordon the Gopher.

Roger Domeneghetti talks about the rise, fall and rise again of the Rubik's Cube.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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The Joy of Six, in a very specific and limited way

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair discuss the government's latest announcement on socialising measures, Operation Moonshot, Lawrence Fox's Twitter travails and Trip Out To Help Out, a potential scheme for drug dealers.

They speak to New European columnist Michael White about the government's attempts to wriggle out of its international legal obligations.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Back to school and the shifting Mail

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and special guest Liz Gerard return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The trio discuss the prime minister's burgeoning in-tray, the state of the ministerial sack race, shifting sands at the Daily Mail and whether Fred Basset is funny.

And there's another tricky political quiz.

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One of our prime ministers is missing

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Matt Withers shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss Tony Abbott's appointment as UK trade envoy, the Proms culture war, the Republican National Convention, Tenet and Jacob Rees-Mogg's vellum shopping list.

They are joined by James Ball to discuss the strange case of the missing prime minister.

And Tim Walker analyses the election of Sir Ed Davey as the new Liberal Democrat leader.

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Trade talks, taking on Trump and tarantulas

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss the incredible career of Gavin Williamson, plucky outsider Dido Harding securing the government's top pandemic job, the Beatles' best albums and smuggling ferrets.

They speak to former Foreign Officer adviser Anton Spisak about the state of the EU-UK trade talks.

Matt Withers talks to Inge Kjemtrup, chair of Democrats Abroad UK, about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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The recession and Liz Truss' cheese obsession

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss the recession, the coverage of migrant Channel crossings, Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick and Liz Truss' cheese obsession.

Matt Withers talks to actress, writer and TV presenter Emma Kennedy and journalist and Labour activist Constance Kampfner about the Liberal Democrat leadership race.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Media myths, the peers list and IDS' book dissed

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair discuss media law myths, Boris Johnson's honours list, Iain Duncan Smith's forgotten 2003 novel and Barry Gibb's new teeth.

Matt Withers talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about his new book - and this week's New European print cover - Democracy For Sale.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Spokespeople, Scotland and defunding the BBC

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair discuss their applications to be the government's new £100,000 spokesperson, Grant Shapps' self-isolation and the campaign to defund the BBC.

They talk to Ian Dunt about whether the battle for the Union is already lost, while Niall Griffiths gives a special musical performance of his latest column.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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The Russia Report and PMQs performances

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.

The pair discuss Kanye West's Million Dollar Baby offer and the notion of an 'Australia-style' Brexit deal.

They talk to James Ball about the Russia Report and Matt Withers about Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer's PMQs performances.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Failing Grayling, mask madness and an ice cream dream

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair discuss Chris Grayling's failure to win a rigged election, the Brexiteers refusing to wear masks, the government's latest advertising campaign and how Only Fools and Horses characters would have voted in the referendum.

Richard talks to Fredo Rockwell about his long campaign to find out the favourite ice cream flavours of the great and good.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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The fourth birthday extravaganza

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, founding editor and publisher Matt Kelly and writer Liz Gerard to look back on four years of The New European.

The quintet discuss how a pop-up paper has made it this far, the future of progressive politics, when the right time is to launch a rejoin movement and why you should buy an anonymous subscription for a Brexiteer. Plus a special guest appearance from you - the listeners.

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Building, beer and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair discuss Boris Johnson's 'build build build' speech, the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the creative industries, whether they intend to return to the pub and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare.

Matt Withers talks to Andrew Adonis about his new biography of Ernest Bevin.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Four years of Brexit, and what have we learned?

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair discuss what we've learned after four years of Brexit, Richard Desmond's Dockside debacle, Matt Hancock's faltering attempts to contact Apple and Steve's idea for a new prime-time detective drama - Test, Track and Trace.

Matt Withers talks to Florence Hallett about the life of the photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Skilful Rashford leaves government dizzy and culture war declared

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair talk Marcus Rashford's successful school meal campaign, the culture wars, u-turns, Tim Tams and Vladimir Putin's special disinfected tunnel.

Matt Withers talks to Charlie Connelly about the life of the author Phillis Wheatley.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Statues, EU face-off and bubbles bursting

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.

The pair tackle statue removals, the EU's tough talk on a deal and ask 'how long Boris Johnson has got left in Number 10?'

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Johnson struggles, America burns and no-deal looms

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt is joined by historian Ben Craske to delve into the week's political news.

The pair dissect PMQs and ask if Boris Johnson should have called Donald Trump out for his response to the death of George Floyd.

And Richard is joined by TNE podcast founding member Geri Scott for her take on the government's response to coronavirus.

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Cummings' chaos and EU stalemate

Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rambling look at the week in politics.

The pair try to make sense of the Dominic Cummings eye test excuse, ask why the controversial aide was saved and worry about EU talks.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Woes for front bench and Brexit spat

Fri, 22 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another glance at Brexit Britain in lockdown.

The pair analyse another bad week for Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson and unpick a tetchy week in EU UK relations ...

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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SPECIAL EDITION: Andrew Adonis interviews Kevin Rudd

Tue, 19 May 2020 11:50:03 GMT

In this extra edition of the podcast Lord Adonis discusses coronavirus, China and the WHO with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey will return this Friday with the regular podcast.

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Comms chaos and yet more Farage nonsense

Fri, 15 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another round of lockdown fun amid the political mayhem.

The pair discuss the prime minister’s shambolic public address, Nigel Farage's latest trips to the coast and welcome the extension of the furlough scheme.

And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Lockdown lifting and your questions

Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rundown of the week's politics safely from their pod bunkers.

The pair analyse the reports of the lockdown lifting, take your questions and review Starmer Vs Johnson.

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Big week for PM and dodgy exit plans

Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the podcast bunker for another delve into British politics.

The pair discuss a big week for Boris Johnson and ask whether football can safely come back this year?

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Starmer shines as we await PM's return

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to review another week in lockdown Britain.

The pair discuss virtual PMQs and ask 'when can we safely get back to normal?'

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Hancock's weak week and Starmer's exit strategy

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to focus on politics in lockdown Britain.

The pair discuss Matt Hancock's difficult seven days and the opposition's demands for an exit plan.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Lockdown exit plans and shad cab rated

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into another week of lockdown politics.

The pair discuss the new shadow cabinet and strategies for the end of lockdown.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Labour reboot and virus latest

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:34:12 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to tackle all the political news in a world turned upside down.

The pair discuss what Labour need to do once they (finally) have a new leader.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Lockdown special: Boris blunders?

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to talk politics - and whatever else is on their mind - as Britain goes into lockdown.

The pair discuss Boris Johnson's performance so far, bid farewell to Jeremy Corbyn and there is another quiz ...

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Virus sparks Brexiteer madness

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey round-up the news as coronavirus grips Britain.

But it is not all doom and gloom - there is a quiz and, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Outbreaks, budgets and Brexit 'heroes'

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit Britain.

As the pair prepare to self-isolate they discuss the Budget and question Labour's response.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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EU trade trash talking and PM goes viral

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to take another glimpse into the murky waters of Brexit.

This week the pair tackle the rumbling Priti Patel row, tuck into a patriotic breakfast and preview the gig of the year - Brexit Heroes LIVE.

And, of course, they crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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AWOL BoJo and floody idiots

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to poke fun Brexit Britain.

The pair discuss bumpy times for Priti Patel, farmers' Brexit anger and ask whether the PM should grab his wellies and head to the floods.

And, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Priti vacant and Cummings' goings

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a trawl through the Brexit depths ...

This week the pair tackle Priti Patel's gaffes and recap how it is going for Dominic Cummings' 'freaks and weirdos'.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Reshuffle chaos, Keir quiz and PJ Masks

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey once again tackle a week of Brexit news.

The pair investigate Michael Gove's mixed messages, learn more about Labour hopeful Keir Starmer and ponder why kids' TV keeps popping up in British politics.

And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Hacklash for Number 10 and Labour's peace plan

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to offer some respite form Brexit Britain.

This week the pair delve deeper in to the row between journalists and Downing Street, look back at Brexit Day and ponder letting Labour's members have the nuke codes.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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A flag waving, Farage baiting, Brexit Day special

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to offer some light on a dark day for Remainer snowflakes.

The pair discuss banning the European flag, Nigel Farage's latest nonsense and ask 'what has the EU ever done for us?'

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Nandy on the rise, Boris Q&A and plans for January 31

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Jono Read and Steve Anglesey tackle the week on Planet Brexit.

The team talk Labour, Boris Johnson's shampoo and your plans for the big day ...

And, of course, they crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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What's wrong with Big Ben bing bong, ping pong?

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the murky waters of Brexit Britain.

This week the pair scratch their heads over Brexiteers' obsession with bells, Dominic Cummings and the nail-biting Labour leadership race.

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What now for Remain?

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into the murky waters of Brexit.

This week they are joined by New European editor Jasper Copping to discuss what happens now to the Remain cause.

And, of course, they crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Coping mechanisms and ungracious winners

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 06:30:00 GMT

Join Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey on the funniest Brexit podcast to discuss ways of coping with the election result. Plus: Is Rebecca Long-Bailey really the best Labour can do? And should you have mashed potatoes with your Christmas lunch?

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General Election Nightmare Special: Caught Beneath A Landslide

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:22:56 GMT

Join Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey as they analyse Labour's catastrophic defeat, Boris Johnson's big victory and the end of Jo Swinson and ask: What happens next for Brexit and Remain?

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Stuttering Lib Dems, Struggling Labour and staggering Tories

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt is joined by Mia Jankowicz and Jono Read for another dip in the murky pool of Brexit.

The trio investigate what has gone wrong for Labour and pick apart Boris Johnson's pledges for his first 100 days.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Boris Johnson visits the New European office!

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 06:30:00 GMT

Richard Porritt meets the prime minister and Steve Anglesey reads the polls in another edition of the funniest Brexit podcast. Plus: The worst Brexiteers of the week.

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Debates, dolphins and dubious claims

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to analyse another week of Brexity electiony news.

The pair flick through the manifestos, give their lowdown on the debate and, of course, crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Labour wipe out and soggy Tories

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to poke fun at another week of Brexit election chaos.

The pair chat about Boris Johnson's response to the floods, predictions of a Labour collapse and, of course, crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Campaign cock-up and magic money trees

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey delve into the Brexit election - aka the nightmare before Christmas.

This week they discuss disastrous starts for both Labour and the Tories and crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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And they're off ... but how can Remain win?

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another deep dive into the dustbin of Brexit.

The pair discuss what would be classed as a victory for Remain on December 12 and whether the PM might even lose his seat.

And, of course, there is a Brexiteer of the Week.

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Still all to play for in Brexit battle ...

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey continue their desperate quest to make some sense of Brexit.

This week the pair are joined by former New European editor Matt Kelly to discuss the ways Boris Johnson might finally get a general election.

And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Brexit endgame or the beginning of the fightback?

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:15:23 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return to try to make sense of another crazy week in British Politics.

The team discuss Saturday’s March and whether the PM can get his deal done.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Talks falter and another Wile E Cummings' Acme plot fails

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 05:01:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to round up another bonkers week in Brexit.

The pair discuss the faltering talks and ask if anything can now be done to get a deal.

And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Podcast Live II: Special Episode

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:45:09 GMT

Podcast regulars Steve Anglesey and Richard Porritt are joined by special guests including The New European columnists Bonnie Greer and James Ball in front of a live audience as they talk all things Brexit in a special episode recorded at Podcast Live.

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Boris Johnson's Brexit conference and EU says 'non'

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return to tackle another crazy week on Planet Brexit.

The team discuss Boris Johnson's conference speech and his plan to tempt the EU into a deal.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Labour screwed, Tories screwed ... we're all screwed

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 05:01:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to round up another chaotic week in British politics.

The pair review Labour conference and discuss a charged night of debate in the House of Commons.

And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Cameron comes clean and Corbyn clobbered

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return for another week of Brexit mayhem.

The team dissect David Cameron's autobiography, look back at Lib Dem conference and forward to Labour's jolly by the sea.

And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Yellowhammered, court showdowns and Brexit conspiracy theories

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 04:51:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return for yet more Brexit fun.

The trio ponder the Yellowhammer documents, explore whether the PM could end up behind bars and settle the age-old argument 'gilet or body warmer?'

And, as always, there is a new Brexiteer of the Week.

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Purges, defeats and Dilyn the dog's shame at new owner's steaming mess

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another deep dive into the putrid pool of British politics.

The pair argue over whether it was a good week for Remain and get under the skin of Dominic Cummings.

And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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PM goes prorogue and Geri says 'farewell'

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and - for the very last time - Geri Scott delve in to the ever-more murky world of Brexit.

The gang despair at the prime minister's planned shut down of parliament and Geri celebrates her final podcast before pastures new.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Brexit birdsong, PM on tour and iambic pentameter

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a deep dive into the murky pool of Brexit.

The team tackle the doomsday Yellowhammer predictions, Boris Johnson's European jaunt and pen their own Brexit poetry.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Corbyn makes an offer they CAN refuse

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Labour’s leader finally makes his move to stop no-deal, the prime minister takes to Facebook and we ask: can you trust ANY opinion poll? Plus the worst Brexiteers of the week.

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Clive Lewis on Labour and Brexit, plus parliament v no-deal

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The Norwich South MP joins TNE and we run down the chances of a no-confidence vote, a government of national unity and post no-deal food shortages.

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PM plays chicken and Dr Evil enters No 10

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 04:32:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back for another round of Brexit insanity.

The team tackle the PM's No Deal Brexit Tour and profile Dominic Cummings while Geri takes a look at Number 10 staffers through the ages.

And it's back - another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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The night of the blond knives

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Mia Jankowicz return to tackle one of the most extraordinary weeks in Brexit thus far.

The team run down some of the new appointments and officially begin to panic over the new prime minister's motives.

And Mia asks the question 'what else is Boris up to other than Brexit?'

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Meet the new EU president and fantasy political festivals

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 04:27:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Geri Scott are back to delve ever deeper in to the world of Brexit.

This week they try to stay interested in the race for Number 10, profile Ursula von der Leyen and pick their political headliners.

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SPECIAL New European third birthday episode

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:52:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by New European editor Matt Kelly to look back, and forward, as the paper celebrates its third birthday.

The team also reflect on a week when the normal rules of diplomacy died and Labour backed Remain - almost.

And there's a big Brexit Quiz!

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Brexit Party employ toddler tactics and a bad week for Jeremys

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another bout of Brexit madness.

This week they turn their backs on the Brexit Party and wonder what Jeremy Hunt will promise next.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Boris Busted

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Steve Anglesey and TNE digital editor Jono Read discuss the conspiracy theories surrounding Tory favourite Boris Johnson’s bizarre interview about painting wine crates and why Gatt Article 24 won’t solve a no-deal Brexit.

Richard Porritt meets Lib Dem MEP Dinesh Dhamija and we crown another Brexiteer of the Week

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Can Hunt topple Bozzie Bear?

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit land.

The pair analyse a bizarre week of discarded ties and hectic voting and Richard bids farewell to his man crush Rory Stewart.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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'Glory 4 Rory' underpants and Bozzie Bear takes early lead

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 05:10:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a deep dive into the murky pond of Brexit Britain.

The pair analyse the first round of Tory leadership voting and ask 'can anyone stop Boris Johnson?'

New European reporter Mia Jankowicz gives her views on the remaining candidates and, as always, a new Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Trumping with the Queen and the candidates' Brexit views

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:14:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of all things Brexit.

The team run down what the Tory leadership hopefuls have planned to solve Brexit and tackle The Donald's visit to the Palace. Meanwhile Geri digs deep into another confusing week for Labour.

And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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The Tory challengers, Change UK activist speaks out and a Morrissey sitcom

Fri, 31 May 2019 04:35:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to chew the fat of another outlandish week in British politics.

This week the team run down the Tory leader hopefuls and reveal some little-known facts about each one. Who, for example, delivered a baby? And who met their wife while sharing an office appliance?

Meanwhile Geri and Richard chat to student Change UK activist Lily Whear and, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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End of May looms and the cabinet is revolting

Fri, 24 May 2019 04:46:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott ponder another chaotic week in Brexit.

The team tackle the PM's worst week yet and ask the big question of the day: Will Nigel Farage make it to space in a Tesla?

Meanwhile Geri brings all the milkshake lobbers to the yard and demands: "Stop throwing drinks!" And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Boris to stand SHOCKER and listeners' letters

Fri, 17 May 2019 04:35:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a round up of another week on Planet Brexit.

While Master Chef wannabe Richard cooks up a treat Geri and Steve tackle the headlines.

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Rory Stewart is the Father of Dragons and UKIP's struggles

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another bonkers Brexit week.

The team analyse the start of the campaign to become Tory leader and Change UK leader Heidi Allen speaks to Geri.

And there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Leak rows, Labour fudge and naked Question Time

Fri, 03 May 2019 04:59:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another bout of Brexit madness.

The team tackle Gavin Williamson's sacking and yet more disappointment from Labour while Geri explores the existential crisis gripping the Tories.

And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Brexit's bond baddies and Farage speaks

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott once again delve into the murky waters of Brexit.

Geri analyses the Brexit Party's campaign launch in Clacton while Richard and Steve sing rude songs.

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Easter Brexiteer of the Week SPECIAL

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey take a look back at some of the best (worst?) Brexiteers of the Week from recent months.

Happy Easter Snowflakes.

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Halloween deadlines and US presidents on a tea towel

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by a long line of American presidents of Irish descent for this week's delve into the murky pool of Brexit.

The pair tackle the news of yet another extension and ponder whether this was the week Remain truly took hold of the argument again.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Podcast Live: Special episode

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:20:07 GMT

Podcast regulars Steve Anglesey and Richard Porritt are joined on stage by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, columnist Andrew Adonis and co-founder of For our Future's Sake Amanda Chetwynd-Cowieson for Brexit chat and all the regular features in a special episode recorded at Podcast Live.

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May reaches out to confused Labour

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a round-up of another crackers week in Brexit land.

The pair talk Lion bars, the crunch leader summit and potential extensions. Meanwhile at the Groucho club New European editor Matt Kelly tussles with Brexit-loving TalkRadio host Mike Graham.

And another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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100 not out for TNE podcast ...

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 05:44:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back to round up yet another historic week in British politics.

The gang is joined by Jono Read who reports on the Remain march, Geri rounds up the runners and riders for Number 10 and Richard posts slices of bread through his neighbours' letter boxes.

And, of course, there is a very special 100 episode Brexiteer of the Week.

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Endgame nears as May turns on MPs

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to analyse another ridiculous week of Brexit mayhem.

The team try to make sense of another blockbuster few days and Geri profiles speaker John Bercow after his Brexit bombshell.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Chaos, chaos and yet more Brexit chaos

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey once again try to make sense of Brexit - and fail.

The team tackle the extraordinary House of Commons votes and they are joined by TNE social media guru Jono Read who highlights some of the week's biggest (and most ridiculous) moments.

And Steve, as always, picks a Brexiteer of the Week.

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May the joker and Corbyn's scrabble to Brexit

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another review of the Brexit week.

This week the team look ahead to Theresa May's crunch week (another one) and reveal some exciting news about The New European podcast going LIVE.

Geri delves into the archives to dig up some headlines from the first Euro referendum and, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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U-turns, the Irish border Death Star and B'DD'SM

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to deep dive into another week of Brexit mayhem.

This week the pair plot out alternative Brexit futures, ponder whether the the border problem could have been solved a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away and crown a Brexiteer of the Week.

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Tiggers pounce while May enjoys Netflix and 'Phil'

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to delve into yet another chaotic week in British politics.

The team talk the Independent Group and ask the question 'who is next?'

And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Boris is back and should Sir Keir quit?

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:15:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back for another round of Brexit madness.

The team ask 'should Sir Keir quit in protest?' and count Liam Fox's successful trade deals ... on one hand. And Geri predicts the future.

Of course - there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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May's Mission Impossible and Vince Cable interview

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:59:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another dose of Brexit madness.

The team tackle May's hopeless task, Tusk's special place in Hell and Geri chats to Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable.

And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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'Non' ... 'nein' ...'não' ... EU react to renegotiation chatter

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:41:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back amid more Brexit chaos.

Geri takes us behind the scenes on a chaotic night in Westminster while Steve and Richard discuss why no Brexiteers believe the EU when they say 'non'.

And there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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The future of the People's Vote and UKIP 2.0

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:55:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to scrape the barrel of Brexit.

This week they ask 'what now for the People's Vote?' and delve into the murky world of Britain's newest political party.

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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What next? The big, fat Brexit Q & A

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round of Brexit madness.

The chaps attempt to answer the thousands of remaining questions after another chaotic week while Geri takes aim at Labour.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Vote chaos ... again and a pint with Tim Martin

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to review another chaotic week on Planet Brexit.

This week Steve sits down over a pint of ale with mad Brexiteer and Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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The Saj, disappointing Corbs and Brexit: The Uncivil War review

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for the first New European podcast of 2019.

The pair tackle the latest news and Steve reviews Channel 4's Brexit film ahead of it airing next week.

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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New Year Mash-Up

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for the annual post-Christmas, pre-NYE mash up of best bits and laughs.

The team revisit the bombshell resignations, Labour's party conference and Richard going under cover at a Leave Means Leave rally.

And, of course, there is loads of classic Brexiteer of the Week. Happy New Year!

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Brexiteer of the Year Christmas special

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:52:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a round-up of another chaotic week in Brexit.

This week the team countdown the top 20 worst Brexiteers of 2018 and relive some of their most outlandish moments.

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May clings on but what is on her Christmas wish-list?

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of the week's Brexit news - and what a week.

The team try to make sense of the chaos and Geri reveals what the party leaders are wishing for this festive season.

And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Chaos, chaos and more chaos (oh and Gwyneth Paltrow)

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of the madness that is Planet Brexit.

The team try to make sense of the Brexit impasse and outline the potential fall out if (when) Theresa May's deal is voted down.

And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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James Bond, May on tour and will Labour back a new vote?

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to analyse another week of Brexit madness.

This week the team is joined by Twitter funny man and podcast legend John Rain to answer the question "would any Bond have voted Remain?"

And another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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TARP, the Spice Girls and horse racing

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri (Ginger Spice) Scott return for another round-up of all the news from Planet Brexit.

This week the team are joined by Chrysalis Records founder and chairman Chris Wright and explain the TARP theory.

And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Chaos, mayhem and crinkle-cut chips

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:05:44 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back with a Brexit Chaos special edition of the podcast.

The pair discuss in detail the past 48 hours of mayhem and make their predictions about exactly what happens next for Theresa May.

And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Trumped, a lack of detail and a hopeful poll

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:33:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to dive into another week of Brexit madness.

This week they look back on the mid-terms, poke fun at bungling Brexit secretary Dominic Raab and crown another Brexiteer of the week.

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Financial deals, taking the (50) p and Budget fall-out

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 06:03:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return with a round-up of another week of Brexit madness.

The team tackle the Budget, Arron Banks and reveal listeners' suggestions for what should be on the new Brexit 50 pence piece.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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May survives ... again, Budget preview and your mail

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:07:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Jono Read are back with another review of the week on planet Brexit.

This week the team tackle another Hell Week for Theresa May, an 'unholy alliance' going on a road trip and look forward to the end of austerity.

And then they answer your questions from the mail bag.

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Kicking the can, the People's Vote march and fighting talk from Nigel

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 04:33:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another show delving into the madness that is Brexit.

This week the team discuss Theresa May's transition extension and Peter French, People's Vote organiser, is on the Brexit Blower.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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DUP loom over PM, Gove goes to the tip and Geri plays piano

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:55:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to bring you bang up to date with another bonkers week in Brexit.

The team discuss the DUP's threats, the changing face of the Daily Mail and ask 'Is Boris finished?'

And they crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Dancing Queen PM sends an SOS but will Boris be the winner who takes it all?

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 04:44:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another run-down of the week on Planet Brexit.

The team focus on Conservative party conference and those twinkle toes but ask "where was the Brexit policy?"

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Keir Starmer on Labour and the People’s Vote… plus will Theresa May dance at Tory conference?

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Fresh from his standing ovation, the shadow Brexit secretary joins us. The Conservatives go to war in Birmingham and there’s a Doctor Who connection in our Brexiteer of the Week.

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Chequers goes pop, Justine Greening and Labour conference preview

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of Britain's Brexit madness.

The team preview Labour conference and analyse the fall-out from Theresa May's disastrous trip to Austria. Also Geri chats to Justine Greening who backs a People's Vote.

And there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Boris being Boris, Lib Dem conference preview and Progress' Richard Angell

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 04:39:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey are back to untangle another bonkers week in Brexit Britain.

The team preview the forthcoming Lib Dem gathering and Richard Angell, the director of Labour's centre left movement Progress, is on the Brexit Blower.

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Listeners' questions and the Brexit Blower

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:46:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to tackle another week of Brexit madness.

This week the team open the mailbag to answer your questions and journalist Gavin Esler joins Richard on the Brexit Blower.

And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Twinkle toes Theresa and a momentous moment for Labour

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 05:06:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back to tackle another wild week on Planet Brexit.

The team discuss the African trade deal as well as the potential for Momentum members to back a People's Vote.

And Geri picks her favourite embarrassing political moments.

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Best for Britain, Raabbiting on and Donald Trumped

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 04:59:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another dose of Brexit news and analysis.

This week they are joined in the studio by Gary Marshall from Best for Britain who talks about why a People's Vote is the most democratic option.

And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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More scandal for Jeremy and fantasy politics

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 04:25:00 GMT

Richard Porritt is joined by Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott to analyse another week of Brexit madness.

The team ponder how Jeremy Corbyn can survive lurching from one row to the next, Geri and Richard pick their fantasy political teams and Steve crowns another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Boris Johnson plays the race card and the Brexiteers dig for victory

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:00:00 GMT

The New European editor Matt Kelly joins Steve Anglesey to discuss the former foreign secretary’s Bannon-inspired burka-bashing.

They also unpick the no-deal Brexit scenarios which threaten to send Britain back to the 1940s.

Geri Scott attacks Twitter’s disgraceful pandering to Infowars’ Alex Jones, and asks whether it’s time to boycott the social network.

And as ever, we crown the worst Brexiteers of the week.

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Brexit conspiracies, Hunt on tour and social media wars

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 05:14:00 GMT

Richard Porritt is joined by Geri Scott to round up the week's Brexit news.

And this week the pair also indulge in revealing their favourite Brexit conspiracy theories.

Social media expert Jono Read also makes an appearance discussing some of Brexit's worst online offenders.

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Hopes rising, potential turning points and wifi shrines

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:48:00 GMT

Richard Porritt is joined by New European Editor Matt Kelly and Geri Scott to round-up another week of Brexit madness.

Matt discusses the changing tide on the question of a People's Vote while Geri and Richard pick out what needs to change.

And there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Chaos in the chamber, Labour's shame and end of term reports

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 04:36:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another wild week in Brexit.

The team tackle anti-Semitism in the Labour party, the pairing row and dish out grades for the political leaders.

And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Resignation fall-out, the Brexit White Paper and sausages wrapped in bacon

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 04:45:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round-up another week of Brexit madness.

The news section includes all the fall-out from Boris Johnson and David Davis' resignations and the team ponders what the Brexiteers will do next.

And Geri profiles the new foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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EXTRA EXTRA chaos engulfs government

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:16:13 GMT

In this special episode of the podcast Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and New European Editor Matt Kelly discuss the resignations and what happens next for Theresa May's Brexit proposals.

But don't fear - we will be back as normal on Friday as well.

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Fake World Cup fever, NHS at 70 and favourite car parks

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 04:57:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to delve into another week of Brexit lunacy.

Richard and Steve discuss how every Brexiteer now seems to be football crazy and ask why Jacob Rees-Mogg is suddenly in charge of leaving the EU while Geri investigates the troubles ahead for the NHS.

And another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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The magnificent People's Vote march, cabinet chaos and where is Jeremy Corbyn?

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:29:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey dive into another bonkers week of Brexit chaos.

The team relive the march to demand a People's Vote, imagine Cronus the tarantula as prime minister and crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Choo Choo ... all aboard the 100th issue party podcast

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:36:32 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to digest another week of Brexit madness as The New European publishes its 100th issue.

This week we do the news from a train, play Brexit bingo with Alastair Campbell, Andrew Adonis and Bonnie Greer and crown a Brexiteer of the Week with stinking hangovers.

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Cuddles the Brexit monkey and more fudging from May

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 05:09:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey round-up another bonkers week on Planet Brexit.

In this episode the team take a look back at a momentous week in the House of Commons, ponder what exactly Labour's role is in the Brexit debate and crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Brexican stand-off, Corbyn is a cult and Super Tuesday preview

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to review another wild week in post-common sense Britain.

Richard and Steve tackle hard man David Davis and ponder 'exactly what is the point of Jeremy Corbyn?' ... answers on a postcard.

And, as usual, another bonkers Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Caroline Criado Perez, Jacob Rees-Mogg and playing real tennis on cobbled streets

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey tackle another week of Brexit madness and ask the question "who is Rees-Mogg trying to kid?"

Matt Kelly is joined by New European guest Editor Caroline Criado Perez to chat about her feminist takeover of the paper and another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Daily Mail madness, cancelled holidays and the Irish question

Fri, 25 May 2018 04:59:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back with another round-up of Brexity shenanigans.

In the news the team discuss the looming return to the Commons of the Brexit Bill and whether Theresa May will call another snap election.

Geri looks at the rights of Irish citizens post-Brexit and another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Corbyn at the PLP, the White Paper and more procrastination

Fri, 18 May 2018 04:50:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey, Geri Scott and Neil Perry deliver another round up of the week's Brexity madness.

This week Neil chats to Richard about the promised Brexit White Paper and Geri ponders how long before the youth vote abandons Corbyn.

And, of course, the team crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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'Crazy' Boris, the Throbbing Gristle appreciation society and the pod is ONE!

Fri, 11 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to celebrate The New European podcast's first birthday.

The team tackle the week's news including thrilling Lords' votes and Boris going rogue - again.

Geri takes a look at how our politics has been 'Faraged' and we back the laboursay.eu campaign.

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Local election fallout, Alastair Campbell chats and mutant 'Kippers

Fri, 04 May 2018 09:31:41 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round-up another week in post-commonsense Britain.

The team look in-depth at a bad night for Labour, Sajid Javid's appointment and New European Editor-at-Large Alastair Campbell also pops in for a chat.

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Amber Rudd's woes, racist Britain and microchips in your bum

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 05:03:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to tackle the week's biggest stories.

In this episode the team discuss the ongoing Windrush scandal, the Lords and crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Lords take on government, Windrush scandal and Morrissey breaks hearts

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:01:00 GMT

This week Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey talk Syria, the fallout from the Windrush debacle and ask what happens now after the Lords slap down the Brexit bill.

And another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned - prompting the end of a beautiful love affair.

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A silly man in serious times, the new centre and lending Betty Blue to a millennial

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back to review another week in Brexit.

This week the team discuss the new centrist party, bungling Boris Johnson and the pitfalls of lending DVDs to millennials.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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State of the parties with local elections looming, the SDP and Liam Fox’s magical socks

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another week in Brexit.

The team take a closer look at where the parties stand as campaigning for the local elections begins and they ask if a new movement could rise from the unoccupied centre.

And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Cave dwellers of the world unite, whistleblowers and the NHS

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott take on the madness of Brexit once again.

This week the team discuss more claims about Cambridge Analytica, mark a year to go until Brexit and discuss the finer details of that NHS pay increase.

And there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Facebook, Eminem lyrics and should I stay or should I go?

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:03:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Geri Scott delve in the the murky world of data mining, Steve Anglesey crowns a Brexiteer of the Week and Matt Withers reports back from the Should I Stay or Should I Go? conference.

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The Corbyn question, Spreadsheet Phil's greatest hits and bonkers Brexiteers

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey delve into the week's Brexit news, take a look back at the Spring Statement and crown a Brexiteer of the Week. And Editor Matt Kelly talks about Jeremy Corbyn.

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Hope lies in the Lords, Cameron rules out boyband move and the Costa del Brexit

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 06:10:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott tackle the week's Brexit news and crown another Brexiteer of the week. And in this episode Geri reports back after going deep undercover on the Costa del Brexit.

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A Major intervention, bungling Boris and MPs on drugs

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:20:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott tackle a blockbuster Brexit week. The team discuss the former Prime Ministers who are on our side, Jeremy Corbyn's watershed moment and crown a Brexiteer of the Week.

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Corbyn interview, Norman Lamb and biscuits for the many

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 06:19:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another review of the week in Brexit. This week we have a chat with Jeremy Corbyn, Lib Dem Norman Lamb and crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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In the bath drawing pirate ships, Boris Johnson’s carrots and late-night tweeting

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:30:00 GMT

Richard Porritt is joined by journalist and broadcaster Neil Perry to discuss that Boris speech, Gavin Barwell’s phone habits and the pair choose their favourite political scandal. A Brexiteer of the Week is crowned and even holidaying Steve Anglesey makes a cameo.

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Musical chairs at the War Cabinet, impact shockers and the Scream Team

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:30:00 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey review another week of Brexit madness and take a closer look at what the hard Brexiteers have in mind for Jacob Rees-Mogg, and they crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Impact assessments, wobbly Mrs May and the romance of fire places

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 06:30:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another week on Planet Brexit with an in-depth look at the potential of a Tory coup and another Brexiter of the week is crowned.

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David Miliband intervention, Henry and Jo rumbles on and DD shambles

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another bonkers week in Brexitland.

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The dangers of a second referendum, Jo and Henry and more Brexiteer madness

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:54:10 GMT

Richard Porritt is joined by Steve Anglesey, Geri Scott and Editor Matt Kelly to discuss all the news from Brexit land. This week the team tackle the potential problems with having another vote - and why we should not need to go back to the ballot box.

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Denis MacShane interview, reshuffle chaos and is Nigel Farage a secret, snowflake Remainer?

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:36:52 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey take a trawl through the week's Brexit news and crown a Brexiteer of the Week plus New European Editor Matt Kelly in discussion with former Europe Minister Denis MacShane.

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The Brexit Power List, Blair's intervention and Trump's burger habit

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:43:39 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott discuss The New European's Brexit Power List, the importance of the Upper Chamber and Henry Bolton's new love. And they crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Best bits, outtakes and lots of laughs

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:24:05 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott bring you some of the best pod moments from 2017 - including UKIP pet dating, Peter Reid taking on Boris and plenty of bonkers Brexiteers

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Green gone, looking back at 2017 and BreXmas carol singsong

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott get festive as the team look back at 2017 and forward to 2018 - and there’s singing.

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The deal unravels, DD admits he's not clever and we go down the boozer

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 07:30:23 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey tackle an extraordinary week in Westminster, drink with a Dalek and crown a Brexiteer of the Week

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David Davis’ pathetic excuses, DUP flex their muscles and the hunt for a Labour Brexit strategy

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:09:28 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott tackle more Brexit madness in the week Arlene Foster ruined lunch, David Davis came clean and an alcoholic Dalek read the Daily Express.

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The Donald causes outrage, dodgy downloads on work laptops and why we must pay the divorce bill

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:32:49 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another political seven days and crown the week’s biggest loser in Brexiteer of the Week.

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Spreadsheet Phil’s Budget, Mrs May prepares to make the EU an offer and another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:37:08 GMT

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey delve deep into Philip Hammond’s red box, discuss the Prime Minister’s looming divorce bill offer and ask the age-old question: “Does anyone love The Beautiful South enough to consider them their favourite band?”

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Boris and Gove back together, the mutineers and Nigel Farage’s moonlit bottom fetish

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 07:41:27 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott guide you through another week in Brexit Britain with a plea to Vladimir Putin and a special guest Dalek

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Oops Upside Your Head with Paul Dacre and making a splash with Penny Mordaunt

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:59:18 GMT

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Neil Perry dive into the murky depths of another week in British politics and crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Brexit impact papers, Gavin Williamson and the secret Westminster sex list

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:35:29 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott tackle the week’s big stories including a victory for Labour, Arron Banks facing investigation and Cronus’ testicles

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David Davis' meltdown, the war on Universities and Boris Johnson's Nike blunder

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:38:30 GMT

Steve Anglesey, Matt Withers and Geri Scott discuss the week in Brexit, including Davis' dismal week (0:30), Chris Heaton Harris and Paul Dacre (8:00), the worst Brexiteers of the week (20:00), the sad death of a TNE institution (25:20), Jared O'Mara (28:30), what Corbyn & May smell like (40:00) and your Brexit horror movies (43:40), plus Alastair Campbell playing the bagpipes! (51:30)

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Labour take Brussels, bonkers hardliners and sordid bath shenanigans

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 09:10:15 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott get steamy in the tub, promote Jacob Rees-Mogg’s nanny to chief negotiator and crown a Brexiteer of the Week.

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Theresa May’s Brexit moment, Philip Hammond goes rogue again and the Cabinet’s strawberry obsession

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:44:02 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another week in politics, take a look at the Racial Disparity Audit and crown another Brexiteer of the Week .

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Maybot malfunctions, bungling Boris and UKIP in Torquay

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:00:57 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott review the calamitous Tory conference in Manchester, an odd few days with UKIP and crown their Brexiteer of the week.

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Nick Robinson’s beef with TNE, bad Brexit songs and what happened when Jeremy Corbyn knocked on our editor’s door

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:43:08 GMT

Steve Anglesey and Matt Kelly are joined by Richard Porritt at the Labour conference and by Geri Scott, to review the Brexit news, name the week’s worst Brexiteer and get reader suggestions for Theresa May’s birthday presents.

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Bungling Boris, Tim Farron rap superstar and UKIP’s death knell

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:54:21 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another action-packed political week and crown their latest Brexiteer of the Week,

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The Repeal Bill, Lib Dem conference preview and The Haçienda’s rubbish chips

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 09:50:38 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott tackle another week in politics answering what happens now to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill and looking forward to the Lib Dem disco

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Henry VIII powers, immigration leaks and blundering attempts to capture youth vote

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:15:45 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round-up another week in politics as well taking an in-depth look at the new Tory youth movement and crowing a Brexiteer of the Week.

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Plotters turn on Boris Johnson as EU negotiations turn nasty

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:34:14 GMT

What Labour’s Leavers really think of the party’s policy shift, the songs which sum up Brexit and a scary look at Britain’s foodie future once we’ve left the EU.

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Clive Lewis on Labour and Brexit, Boris on the brink and Brexiteer of the Week

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:07:01 GMT

Richard Porritt is joined by Labour’s anti-Brexit, former front bencher Clive Lewis, as well as all the news and analysis with Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott

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Position papers, Brexit: The Movie and an in-depth look at Britain’s mental health crisis

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:00:05 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round-up all the Brexit news, as well as discussing how quitting the EU could impact mental health provision and they crown the Brexiteer of the Week.

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Asking for water, Francis Rossi's opposition to Brexit, #euref19 and Daniel Craig in 'Brexit is Forever'

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:50:31 GMT

Steve Anglesey, Matt Kelly and Geri Scott tackle the week’s news, a water shortage and crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Labour's appeal to Remainers, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lord Sugar's wish to jail lying politicians

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:53:54 GMT

Steve Anglesey, Matt Kelly and Geri Scott tackle the week’s news and crown another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Chlorinated-chicken, transitional periods and Labour’s baffling Brexit stance

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:50:54 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott tackle the week’s news and crown another Brexiteer of the Week all from the comfort of The New European library

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Briefings, rumours and scandal - plus the end of term report

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:38:56 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott bring you up to speed on another week in Brexit Britain.

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The Trump/May axis, fantasy summer plots and Brexiteers of the Week

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:03:37 GMT

Richard Porritt and Geri Scott look back on another week in politics and Matt Kelly chats about Trump and May.

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The left flex their muscles within Labour, Barnier sends a stark warning and birthday celebrations

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:43:19 GMT

As The New European reaches its first birthday Richard Porritt and Geri Scott look back on an incredible 12 months with Editor Matt Kelly as well as all the news and another Brexiteer of the Week.

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A grubby deal, the crowning of Sir Vince and the beginning of the end for austerity

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:31:06 GMT

The New European team look back on the the week in politics and crown Brexiteer of the Week. #Brexit #Politics #News #Satire #Westminster

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Threadbare Queen's Speech and aiming higher than the EU thinks we should

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:37:38 GMT

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey tackle another busy week in British politics, discuss David Davis's first week of Brexit negotiations and crown the latest Brexiteer of the Week. #politics #brexit #news

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Farewell Tim Farron, our hamstrung prime minister and your questions

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:20:04 GMT

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey tackle another busy week in British politics, take your questions from the mail bag and crown the latest Brexiteer of the Week.

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Election 2017 Special: Should PM quit and how did Corbyn shock the Tories?

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:45:50 GMT

As Theresa May's Brexit election backfires spectacularly Richard Porritt, Matt Kelly, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey pick over the bones of a dramatic night. #Brexit #politics #Corbyn #May #Tory #Labour #Election

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The wheels fall off the Tory campaign and the only poll that matters

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:37:07 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott discuss the Conservative Party's disastrous campaign, polls predicting a hung parliament and watching the world burn. #Brexit #Tory #Conservative #Corbyn #Labour

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Mighty Manchester and Tory wobbles

Fri, 26 May 2017 16:22:11 GMT

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott discuss Manchester’s impressive response to terror, UKIP’s manifesto and the stuttering Tory campaign. #Brexit #Manchester #Tory #Conservative #UKIP #manifesto

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The state of the NHS and the World Cup of Brexit

Thu, 18 May 2017 19:49:19 GMT

The New European team take a look back at a week in Brexit focusing on the Conservative Party's manifesto, the state of the NHS and the World Cup of Brexit. They also crown the Brexiteer of the Week. #Brexit #manifesto #Conservative #Tory #Labour #May #Corbyn #Farron #NHS

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Leaky Labour and the death of UKIP

Fri, 12 May 2017 12:14:57 GMT

The New European team take a look back at a week in Brexit focusing on Labour’s manifesto, UKIP’s woes and the resurgent centre in France. They also crown the Brexiteer of the Week. #Labour #France #Brexit #UKIP

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