The Two Matts

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.

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.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.

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…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.

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?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.

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 MattsHave 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.

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…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.

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.Get Rory Stewarts' new book, Politics On the Edge, FREE when you take out a new subscription to The New European: theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the death of Prighozhin and its impact on Putin's fall. Analyze Elon Musk's direct line to the Russian leader. Discuss Lucy Letby's crimes and the nature of evil. Dive into the Indian mission to the moon and World Athletics. Delve into Putin and Wagner's involvement in warlord's death. Recount Jeff Bezos' plans for Amazon. Examine Nurse Lucy Letby's case and the debate on evil versus insanity.

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?A Rethink Audio production, for The New European.LISTENER OFFER: subscribe for as little as £1 a week and get a £25 gift voucher to be spent at our shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.