The Two Matts

God willing, the catastrophe that began with Hamas atrocities on October 7 and led to the destruction of Gaza and more than 40,000 dead is at an end. The Matts consider what comes next for the region, and what could motivate Trump’s America to ensuring a lasting peace. Also - as fires continue to rage in Los Angeles - is it time populist leaders like Nigel Farage and Donald Trump acknowledged that the climate crisis is anything but a hoax? The world faces enormous changes in the coming generations and the consequences will be felt by every citizen of the planet. The Matts suggest why some are so resistant to this scientific reality. Enjoy!Get a FREE bottle of tequila when you subscribe to The New European (over 18s only, see ts and cs): theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer threw his lot in with a computing revolution today - is his confidence in Artificial Intelligence’s ability to transform the UK economy grounded in reality? The Matts have questions. Meanwhile, and not unrelated to today’s announcement, the economy (you may have noticed this) is proving stubbornly resistant to Starmer’s enthusiasm. As his beleaguered Chancellor defends her recent trip to China, the Matts ask if, and when, it’s the right time for the PM to consider Rachel Reeve’s position. Enjoy!Get a FREE bottle of tequila when you subscribe to The New European (over 18s only, see ts and cs): theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should there be a national inquiry into grooming gangs, or one about cultural integration in the UK? The Matts also delve into the origins of Elon Musk's talking points, the economic challenges facing the UK under Rachel Reeves, as well as Labour's Brexit strategy. Plus: more on Neil Oliver as a Lindisfarne roadie. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zuckerberg has picked up the baton from Elon Musk as this week’s most depressing social media titan. His announcement to kick out fact-checking and let the community police itself is a significant moment in the rules (or lack of) governing how most of the world gets its news and opinions. The Matts discuss the potential damage, why this has happened now, and what a if anything - can citizens and governments do to resist the erosion of factual information in our times. Enjoy!Get a FREE bottle of tequila when you subscribe to The New European (over 18s only, see ts and cs): theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.