A climate change special: will COP26 be any cop?

The Two Matts

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News, News Commentary, Government, Politics

4.4 • 523 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2021

⏱️ 29 minutes

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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 media, which, in light of recent events in Leigh-on-Sea, he compares to bolting the door after a chip pan fire as, he believes, the two aren't related. Plus, the Hall of Shame returns this week, as our host believes Sir David Amess's death should not drive us to a fear of critiquing politicians, to feature Julia Hartley-Brewer, Ann Widdecombe and Boris Johnson. Enjoyed this episode and the podcast's new shorter, snappier format? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean

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1:31.8	On this podcast, I'll be talking to James Bohr, the Pulitzer Prize winning journalists and global editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism,
1:39.8	about whether COP26 will be any cop?
1:42.2	How can Boris Johnson's Britain be trusted as an honest
1:44.7	broker to help the world sort out climate change when it behaves dishonestly in so many ways?
1:49.7	And is the fact that Putin and Chee Jing-Ping aren't turning up a bit like the Emperor and
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