The stream of people risking their lives to live in Britain is relentless. In November 2021, at least 27 people drowned trying. Within hours, their tragedy became a global political and journalistic storm. Within days, this most human of stories had been subsumed into the rolling news agenda. This three-episode podcast attempts to re-humanise this tragedy, in the hope that truly understanding the answers to questions about Who they were , why they came and how they died will shape our response t...
Feb 03, 2022•20 min
The stream of people risking their lives to live in Britain is relentless. In November 2021, at least 27 people drowned trying. Within hours, their tragedy became a global political and journalistic storm. Within days, this most human of stories had been subsumed into the rolling news agenda. This three-episode podcast attempts to re-humanise this tragedy, in the hope that truly understanding the answers to questions about Who they were , why they came and how they died will shape our response t...
Feb 03, 2022•37 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey sums up another day awaiting Sue Gray, describes the curious similarities between Barry Cryer and Boris Johnson and discusses reader suggestions on what film title best sums up Boris Johnson's years at Number 10. Journalist and writer John Kampfner then joins the podcast to explain his thoughts on the runners and riders to be the next prime minister, how the BBC should be funded and how other European broadcast services stand up in comparison. Plus, Th...
Jan 27, 2022•37 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey starts the podcast by reading listeners a story, the tragic tale of Agent Blond in Now, Time to Die, starring Boris Johnson. Broadcaster and writer Jonty Bloom then joins the podcast to discuss why the end of Boris Johnson won't mean the beginning of the end for Brexit, what the next prime minister could do to ease the strain border red tape is putting on British business if Boris Johnson resigns and if there are any industries doing well after the UK ...
Jan 20, 2022•37 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey breaks down for listeners what constitutes a party, being at work and a work party, if, like the prime minister, listeners often get them muddled up. Award-winning journalist James Ball joins the podcast to discuss how this week's scandal has been different from the ones Boris Johnson has usually ridden out and how Keir Starmer has stepped up to the plate in light of it. They then go on to discuss the most influential address you've never heard of - 55...
Jan 13, 2022•28 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey introduces more Brexit news, this does include, however, Presidential grifter and election crybaby Donald J Trump's golf courses losing a combined £7m in 2020... Writer and The New European columnist Paul Mason joins the podcast to discuss if Tony Blair needs a knighthood, or indeed if anyone does, the storming of Capitol Hill exactly a year on and how the fall of American democracy is the greatest threat of our time. Plus, Daniel Kawczynski MP, Nigel ...
Jan 06, 2022•36 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey shares his political lowlights and cultural highlights of the year, in which Succession receives glowing praise. Writer and The New European 's editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, The New European senior journalist Clár Ní Chonghaile and Writer and The New European 's foreign editor John Kampfner all join the podcast to discuss their reviews of 2021 and predictions for 2022. What has made them want to tear their hair out? What has made them hopeful? And...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 25 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey shares his thoughts on the Downing Street Christmas party last year that definitely didn't happen... or did it? Playwright and author Bonnie Greer joins the podcast to discuss her belief that the British are inherently decent, even if the prime minister isn't. She also discusses why sending Anne-Marie Trevelyan to woo Joe Biden wasn't only a mistake but laughable and the potential return of Donald Trump. Plus, Mark Francois MP, Matt Hancock and Boris J...
Dec 09, 2021•43 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners thoughts on how the government can approach the migrant crisis, and shares his own on the Downing Street Christmas party last year. Award-winning journalist John Lichfield joins the podcast to discuss the fascism of French journalist turned presidential candidate Éric Zemmour. He then gives an analysis on the recent tragedy in the Channel, how the British press also seems to have amnesia when reporting cases such as these and how a solu...
Dec 02, 2021•31 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey promises not to lose his place or make references to Peppa Pig, unlike Boris Johnson during his CBI conference address. He ponders what colour the sky is in Dominic Raab's world after he claimed the speech was a success and that the prime minister is excelling in his performance. Comedian Mitch Benn joins the podcast to discuss Boris's history with unprepared rhetoric, what Keir Starmer can do to increase his standing in the polls, and Nadine Dorries' ...
Nov 25, 2021•26 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey asks if Britain is getting buyer's remorse over Boris Johnson. He takes listeners' thoughts on this issue and on Ken Clarke ahead of speaking with Tim Walker who interviewed Clarke for The New European 's latest edition. Walker then joins our host to delve into the interview in detail. Why is there a lack of talent at the top of the political ladder? Has the race to find the next Conservative leader already begun? And, are we nearing an elected dictato...
Nov 18, 2021•38 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners thoughts on MPs having second jobs and their answers as to what second jobs they would like to see Boris Johnson and his cabinet occupying in an ideal world. Former minister for Europe, former MP and Theresa May's de facto deputy David Lidington joins the podcast to discuss this timely issue further and the government's impatience with the rules. The New European journalist Clár Ní Chonghaile shares her thoughts on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcl...
Nov 11, 2021•42 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the latest Brexit fallout that's led to the government being hated on both sides of the Channel and sets listeners a challenge of crafting headlines of Brexit disasters, as if they had been reported in pro-Brexit publications (responses of which certainly did not disappoint him). Media commentator and journalist Liz Gerard joins the podcast to lend insights into why national newspapers who backed the Leave campaign continue to pretend as if t...
Nov 04, 2021•27 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the other elephant in the room - Covid-19. Dr Joe Pajak joins him for a fascinating, and concerning, analysis of the rising Covid rates and shares some personal anecdotes on how his son has been affected by long Covid since catching the virus in March 2020. When will the government act, and are we in for a catastrophic winter if they don't? Also in politics this week, the 2021 budget was announced and 'sewagegate' affected rivers around the U...
Oct 28, 2021•32 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the plight of the British 'expats' (not migrants) returning to Britain because of Brexit, before hearing listener's thoughts on what the government should be doing to tackle climate change. Columnist and award-winning journalist James Ball joins the podcast to analyse the challenges that COP26 presents, essentially for developing nations, and outlines his expectations for the summit. He also shares his thoughts on banning anonymity on social ...
Oct 21, 2021•27 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners' thoughts on Boris Johnson's recent jaunt to Marbella, most of whom weren't best pleased. Senior journalist for The New European Suna Erdem joins the podcast to discuss the situation in Poland and the seriousness of the threat of 'Polexit'. Is European populism in its final days and, back home, how much longer can the government emerge from poor decisions smelling like roses? These are both questions Suna discusses. Plus, Martin Daubney...
Oct 14, 2021•25 min
The New European Podcast is back from its break! In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears your thoughts on both Keir Starmer's and Boris Johnson's party conference speeches - with the latter, "Build Back Blather" came to mind for one listener. Journalist and pollster Peter Kellner joins the podcast explaining that he fears the conferences did not teach the public anything they didn't already know, or believe, about either party. As Keir Starmer continues his quest for competency, Kellne...
Oct 07, 2021•24 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey gives Brexiteers a new name, 'It's-nothing-to-do-with-Brexiteers', as politicians blame the gas crisis and further product shortages on anything but the UK's withdrawal from the EU. Writer, political strategist and The New European 's Editor-at-Large Alastair Campbell joins the podcast to discuss why politicians, and the media, won't acknowledge Brexit, the upcoming Labour Party Conference and what Keir Starmer should be saying in his speech. Plus, Bor...
Sep 23, 2021•20 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey ponders if we've reached a point where everything , from HGV driving qualifications to the Ryder Cup, has become a metaphor for Brexit. Journalist, author and European Editor of The New European John Kampfner joins the podcast live from Germany, fresh off his first appearance on German daytime TV, to discuss the cabinet reshuffle, what's next for Germany, and the country's relationship with the EU after the German election. Plus, Gavin Williamson, Bori...
Sep 16, 2021•31 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey dissects the latest calamities of Brexit and hears listeners thoughts on the latest government tax increase to fund social care and the NHS backlog. Author and journalist James Ball compares this latest social care plan to Theresa May's (spoiler alert - this one is much worse), before explaining the similarities between Brexit and the latest version of Cats - both have similar production value and both equally disastrous. Plus, Priti Patel, Ann Widdeco...
Sep 09, 2021•32 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey looks at the NHS blood tube shortage and the conspicuous absence of some beers on Tim Martin's Wetherspoon's menu before asking what it takes for Brexiteers to hold their hands up and apologise? Author and journalist Sarfraz Manzoor joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, They: What Muslims and Non-Muslims Get Wrong About Each Other , how hope can lead to a united society more so than politics and policies and the state of his life-long love of B...
Sep 02, 2021•29 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey delves into the shortage of lorry drivers that has led to supply line issues around the country - if you're heading to a pub beer garden this bank holiday, you may need to think twice about what beer you order - it might not be on offer. Journalist, writer and filmmaker Paul Mason joins the podcast to discuss how to stop fascism, from Poland to the US. How do people become radicalised online so quickly and how can anonymity and pseudonymity cause more ...
Aug 26, 2021•41 min
In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey delves into the latest choice remarks from foreign secretary Dominic Raab and hears The New European Podcast 's listeners thoughts on what Britain can learn from its involvement in Afghanistan. Broadcaster and Journalist Mark Mardell guest stars on the podcast to discuss if the BBC's independence is under threat, his new documentary podcast Trading Blows , and how while exporters new regulations may have been deemed 'teething problems', they can still ...
Aug 19, 2021•29 min
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,...
Aug 12, 2021•49 min
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 s...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min
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 ...
Jul 22, 2021•56 min
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...
Jul 15, 2021•56 min
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.
Jul 14, 2021•51 min
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-r...
Jul 08, 2021•47 min
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 ent...
Jul 01, 2021•45 min
