Matthew Stadlen
@matthewstadlen.bsky.social
Left-leaning political commentator, TV and radio presenter
The BBC is worth defending. Without BBC News, in a world increasingly at the mercy of AI and mis and disinformation, and with Elon Musk presiding over X, democracy in Britain would be challenged even more than it already is.
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The BBC is worth defending. Without BBC News, in a world increasingly at the mercy of AI and mis and disinformation, and with Elon Musk presiding over X, democracy in Britain would be challenged even more than it already is.
Some on the right have a visceral hatred of the BBC. Not because it’s biased, but because it isn’t.
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Some on the right have a visceral hatred of the BBC. Not because it’s biased, but because it isn’t.
Anyone else spot the profound irony of Donald Trump accusing others of dishonesty and of undermining democracy?
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Anyone else spot the profound irony of Donald Trump accusing others of dishonesty and of undermining democracy?
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'Robert Jenrick playing around with AI in this way sets a very dangerous precedent for our politics.'
@matthewstadlen.bsky.social explains the seriousness of the Shadow Justice Secretary sharing an AI video of David Lammy dressing up as a clown after the prison releases.
@matthewstadlen.bsky.social explains the seriousness of the Shadow Justice Secretary sharing an AI video of David Lammy dressing up as a clown after the prison releases.
November 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
'Robert Jenrick playing around with AI in this way sets a very dangerous precedent for our politics.'
@matthewstadlen.bsky.social explains the seriousness of the Shadow Justice Secretary sharing an AI video of David Lammy dressing up as a clown after the prison releases.
@matthewstadlen.bsky.social explains the seriousness of the Shadow Justice Secretary sharing an AI video of David Lammy dressing up as a clown after the prison releases.
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**NEW EPISODE**
20 questions With Mariella Frostrup.
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20 questions With Mariella Frostrup.
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20 Questions With Mariella Frostrup
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November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
**NEW EPISODE**
20 questions With Mariella Frostrup.
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20 questions With Mariella Frostrup.
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**NEW EPISODE**
20 questions With Mariella Frostrup.
Listen right here:
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20 questions With Mariella Frostrup.
Listen right here:
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20 Questions With Mariella Frostrup
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November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
**NEW EPISODE**
20 questions With Mariella Frostrup.
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20 questions With Mariella Frostrup.
Listen right here:
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**NEW**
Physics "rockstar" Paul Davies on progress in quantum mechanics, the future of AI, and colonising Mars.
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Physics "rockstar" Paul Davies on progress in quantum mechanics, the future of AI, and colonising Mars.
Listen here:
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20 Questions With Paul Davies
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November 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
**NEW**
Physics "rockstar" Paul Davies on progress in quantum mechanics, the future of AI, and colonising Mars.
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Physics "rockstar" Paul Davies on progress in quantum mechanics, the future of AI, and colonising Mars.
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Elon Musk’s X specialises in radicalisation.
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Elon Musk’s X specialises in radicalisation.
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Elon Musk’s trash-talking of Britain and his incitement to violence on British streets is dangerous and disgraceful.
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Elon Musk’s trash-talking of Britain and his incitement to violence on British streets is dangerous and disgraceful.
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Elon Musk’s trash-talking of Britain and his incitement to violence on British streets is dangerous and disgraceful.
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Elon Musk’s trash-talking of Britain and his incitement to violence on British streets is dangerous and disgraceful.
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This week we’ve had a Reform MP (Nigel Farage) call a female interviewer “love”, and another Reform MP (Sarah Pochin) say it drives her mad when she sees “adverts full of black people, full of Asian people”. Welcome back to the 1970s.
October 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This week we’ve had a Reform MP (Nigel Farage) call a female interviewer “love”, and another Reform MP (Sarah Pochin) say it drives her mad when she sees “adverts full of black people, full of Asian people”. Welcome back to the 1970s.
This week we’ve had a Reform MP (Nigel Farage) call a female interviewer “love”, and another Reform MP (Sarah Pochin) say it drives her mad when she sees “adverts full of black people, full of Asian people”. Welcome back to the 1970s.
October 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This week we’ve had a Reform MP (Nigel Farage) call a female interviewer “love”, and another Reform MP (Sarah Pochin) say it drives her mad when she sees “adverts full of black people, full of Asian people”. Welcome back to the 1970s.
Those arguing against free breakfast clubs are arguing against the best interests of children. Even if you want to blame the parents for struggling to make ends meet, don’t advocate for punishing their children.
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Those arguing against free breakfast clubs are arguing against the best interests of children. Even if you want to blame the parents for struggling to make ends meet, don’t advocate for punishing their children.
Nigel Farage calling a female interviewer “love” is just another example of how unfit he is to be Prime Minister.
October 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Nigel Farage calling a female interviewer “love” is just another example of how unfit he is to be Prime Minister.
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Lucky enough to interview England and Lions legend Alex Corbisiero for the 20 Questions With podcast.
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Listen here:
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20 Questions With Alex Corbisiero
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October 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Lucky enough to interview England and Lions legend Alex Corbisiero for the 20 Questions With podcast.
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/5Io3...
Listen here:
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Lucky enough to interview England and Lions legend Alex Corbisiero for the 20 Questions With podcast.
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/5Io3...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/5Io3...
20 Questions With Alex Corbisiero
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October 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Lucky enough to interview England and Lions legend Alex Corbisiero for the 20 Questions With podcast.
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/5Io3...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/5Io3...
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Clarkson on Farage:
“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
October 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Clarkson on Farage:
“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
Clarkson on Farage:
“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
October 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Clarkson on Farage:
“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
“Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up. He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150bn. Huh? But before anyone can question his logic, he scuttles back to his safe space and starts raging about small boats.”
London looking beautiful today all dressed up in autumn
October 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
London looking beautiful today all dressed up in autumn
“The Times today reveals that eight Reform UK councils have indicated that they will raise council tax after struggling to find huge cuts in public spending.”
Imagine Reform running the country.
Imagine Reform running the country.
October 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“The Times today reveals that eight Reform UK councils have indicated that they will raise council tax after struggling to find huge cuts in public spending.”
Imagine Reform running the country.
Imagine Reform running the country.
The constructive response to the evil of an antisemitic attack is not to spread more hate and to try to drive communities apart - from whatever angle. The constructive response is to come together, all faiths and none, and call out the wickedness.
October 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The constructive response to the evil of an antisemitic attack is not to spread more hate and to try to drive communities apart - from whatever angle. The constructive response is to come together, all faiths and none, and call out the wickedness.
Not religiously Jewish, but went to Synagogue today out of solidarity. Hate must never win. Thinking of all those caught up in the horrific attack in Manchester.
October 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Not religiously Jewish, but went to Synagogue today out of solidarity. Hate must never win. Thinking of all those caught up in the horrific attack in Manchester.