How bad can it be? Well… pretty bad is the answer. 2024 is shaping up to be a seismic year in so many ways – but the Two Matts aren’t all doom and gloom (just mostly). Will the 14th Amendment change the course of US history? Will Keir Starmer find the recipe to restore trust in politics? Will the West sell Ukraine down the river? And how can we start to step forward to a solution in the Middle East? It’s a big show this week with lots to think about – tune in and let us know what you think at 2matts@tnepublishing.com.
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