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 sport over the years. The intrepid podcasters also dive into how soundbite culture has reshaped political communication. Plus: the Paris Olympics and the wonder that is Daley Thompson.
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Labour’s heavy-weather government
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 […]
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Trump versus Starmer, Starmer versus slavery reparations
Does the fact that Donald Trump now thinks Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is 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 two, the Matts discuss whether or […]
Jon Sopel on Britain, America and the future of journalism
The Matts spend some quality time with fellow podcaster Jon Sopel, reflecting on the state of Britain as described in his hit book Strangeland. They tap into his deep Washington insight for a long view of American politics – and ask just how scared we should be about the prospect of a second Trump presidency. […]