# The killing of Charlie Kirk and the fall of Peter Mandelson

An episode of [The Two Matts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1236139906), 11 Sep 2025, 46 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/648c40140701dc00113b4626/e/68c2e14005de5daa220c04bb/media.mp3

Two inevitable topics dominate the Matts discussion today - first up, the murder of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. It’s a simply atrocious event but the reaction from many has been shameful. The Matts explain why Kirk was unusual in the MAGA organisation … and why his assassination matters so much. In the second half, the downfall of Peter Mandelson. The Matts ask why Starmer didn’t act sooner, contrasting his sacking with that of Angela Rayner, and focus on the gravity of the offence. Ultimately, is this the point at which Keir Starmer loses his grip on power? Possibly. OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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