The Two Matts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.