In this episode the two Matt's are joined by the Pulitzer Prize winning, investigative journalist, James Ball. The trio wind their way through the past, present and future of X (formerly known as Twitter) and how Elon Musk's changes have led to "blue tick misinformation" spreading false info on both the Ukraine/Russia and Israell/Gaza conflicts. Could this be the beginning of the end of 'X' or will it be flogged off by Musk for someone else to resurrect?
Also in this episode, another algorithmically powered machine has an uncertain future, this time in the form of Rishi Sunak. The Two Matt's ponder if enough advantages are being taken for Rishi's failings.
Plus - a chance to get a free signed copy of James O’Brien’s new book when you subscribe to The New European.
Further reading/watching
The Pigeon Tunnel - "Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré"
The Other Pandemic - James Ball
The Right To Rule - Ben Riley-Smith
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Q&A: Blood Scandal, Paula Vennells and Rishi's new job
Caitlin Moran and the trouble with men
Welcome to six weeks of political mayhem and the end of an error
Q&A: Should we believe Starmer's pledge card and compulsory voting
Lies, damned lies, and Rishi Sunak
Q&A: Elphicke's Defection & Should We Let 'Let It Be' Be?
Gaza and Israel: The endless ripples of war
Q&A: Starmer EU optimism, Trump's Time and Prom hate backlash
Catastrophe for Sunak from the jaws of defeat
Q&A: Rishi's Rwanda Bill, separation of powers and Sam Smith
Is it really okay to be proud about being English?
Q&A: Honeytraps, comms and commissioners
You can take our fags.. but you’ll never take our FREEDOM!
Q&A: Poverty vs culture wars, Trump on abortion, and adultery
How trans activists ended up on the wrong side of history
The year so far (Spoiler alert: It’s worse than we could imagine)
Stick or twist? Is it time the Tories gambled on dumping Sunak?
Q&A: Does Owen Jones Deserve Better?
Is Rachel Reeves right that Blair was wrong?
Q&A: Extremist Definitions and Global Interventions
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