The Two Matts

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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