The Two Matts

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.If you'd like to submit a question for the next Q&A please email: 2matts@tnepublishing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Subscribe to The New European TODAY and receive six New European Christmas cards and our hilarious 2024 Calendar (worth £25) ABSOLUTELY FREE https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/subscribe/LINKS:Unholy: Two Jews on the news https://podfollow.com/1548441108The Modern Mann: https://podfollow.com/modernmannThe Media Podcast: https://podfollow.com/themediapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph, Andrew, Nigel and Jim pose all the important questions, from voter ID to The Beatles.Have a question? Email us at 2matts@tnepublishing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 handsAn exclusive offer for The 2 Matt’s Podcast listeners! theneweuropean.co.uk/2mattsListen to the latest episode of The Media Podcast: https://pod.fo/e/1fe399 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Rob, Mike, Mo, Jane and Andrew pose all the important questions, from Whatsapp to biscuits.Have a question? Email us at 2matts@tnepublishing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Plus - a chance to get a free signed copy of James O’Brien’s new book when you subscribe to The New European.Further reading/watchingThe 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 BallThe Right To Rule - Ben Riley-Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clarissa, Sanjay, Zack and Louise have questions - and The Two Matts have answers. Hopefully in the right order.Have a question? Email us at 2matts@tnepublishing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Have a question to stump the Two Matts? Email us now at 2matts@tnepublishing.co.ukLISTENER OFFER: get Rory Stewart's new book Politics On the Edge, (worth £22 ) FREE when you subscribe today: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.