The Two Matts

The New World

Join The New World's Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona plus occasional guests for weekly chat on politics and media with a side of cultural stuff. A podcast in the spirit of the award-winning New World newspaper - irreverent, witty, surprising, argumentative ... and annoying all the right people.

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Jan 12, 2024 · 55 min
"Prosecute The Post Office"
Has justice been done in the appalling scandal of the Post Office’s prosecution of subpostmasters? Not by a long chalk. The convictions may be overturned, the compensation cheques arranged … but what about punishing those responsible? The Two Matts anticipate the next phase of this sorry saga - and try to understand the mindset of Post Office management over two decades who allowed a culture of contempt for decent employees to turn their organisation into a case study of capitalism gone awry. Also - who are the masters of the universe assembling in Davos and what do they want? To improve the world or perpetuate their own power? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 7, 2024 · 27 min
Q&A: Honours, Traitors and Dave Chappelle
Should Liz Truss have had an honours list? Are 'Thinktanks' fit for purpose? And is Dave Chappelle still funny? All of these and more are answered by The Two Matt's in this Sunday Q&A episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 5, 2024 · 55 min
"2024 Thinking the unthinkable"
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 Subscribe to The New European: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2023 · 18 min
The Two Matts' People of 2023
The Two Matts review the year through the prism of people: going through their heroes, villains and the dearly departed. Who will make the list? Tune in to find out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2023 · 47 min
"Michelle Mone vs The New European"
Why is the New European suing Michelle Mone? The full story unfolds here .. together with what we think it might mean for future writ-happy individuals trying to silence honest reporting. Plus - we are joined by the brilliant Zoe Gardner who looks back at an appalling year for the demonisation of migrants and looks forward to 2024 for what we all hope will be a year of better discourse and solutions to the defining issue of our age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2023 · 19 min
Q&A: MP Suspension, ID Cards and Is The Devil Real?
Is a thirty-five day suspension for one MP really enough? Are ID cards a good idea or an invasion of privacy? And 'Slow Horses' or 'The Crown'. All these questions and more are answered in this edition of The Two Matts, with Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona. Thanks to these wonderful people for their questions Highland Girl (via Spotify) Anthony Laukaitis Trevor Dobson Michael Rosenthal Jane in Primrose Hill You can submit you questions to the2matts@tnepublishing.com Alternatively, if you're listening on Spotify, you can use the "ask a question" box under this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2023 · 52 min
"Farage You W*nker
Farage is back from the jungle and picking fights with anyone who thinks he’s a wanker! Count us in, Nige! Meanwhile Rishi Sunak presses his Rwanda bill through the commons at a running cost of close to £400m just as Channel 4 reveals the crisis in the NHS under the Tories is worse than we even thought - begging the question has the PM really thought this through? And in a special episode of Keeping Up With The Jones’s, the Two Matts wonder who is the champ of social media purity culture - Owen or Alex? All this plus the inside track on how Michelle Mone threatened to sue The New European (and our concise response) on Britain’s liveliest political podcast. LISTENER OFFER: subscribe and get a copy of Alistair Campbell's 2023 diary absolutely FREE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2023 · 14 min
Q&A: The Farage Spectrum, Swiftians & other Persons Of The Year
Is Nigel Farage 'hard right' or 'far right'?. The Two Matts pass judgement on James Cleverly, celebrate the cultural highlights of 2023 and give their alternative choices for Person Of The Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2023 · 44 min
"Sunak: The Breakdown"
Is he actually having a breakdown? Certainly the country he leads is… as Rishi Sunak comes to terms with another 24 hours of pure parliamentary chaos, the Two Matts ask: How much more of this can anyone take?! Also - in part two - Matt and Matt are joined by Middle East expert and host of the Disorder podcast, Jason Pack. Jason unpacks the complexities in how a long term solution involving Qatar could bring at least a semblance of stability to Gaza - but warns we are a long way off and things will get a lot worse before they get better. Lastly, a tribute to the late great Benjamin Zephaniah, whose poem “The British” is more relevant than ever. Listen to Jason's podcast, Disorder: https://podfollow.com/disorder LISTENER OFFER: subscribe and get a copy of Alistair Campbell's 2023 diary absolutely FREE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2023 · 24 min
Q&A: PR, immigration & Elon's power
You asked the questions, and we've responded... Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly don't hold back over proportional representation, immigration, benefits, and the power of Elon Musk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2023 · 43 min
"Heaven or Hell for Kissinger?"
The Two Matts discuss the legacy of the former Secretary of State, who died this week. How will he be remembered? As one of the most effective diplomats of our times … or a mass murdering war criminal who should have died in The Hague? Or is the answer, just possibly, a bit more nuanced than that? After the break, Matt and Matt consider how that other giant of international politics (and that’s a joke, for the hard of understanding) handled Britain’s relationship with Greece this week. Is Rishi Sunak really quite as pathetic as he seems? (spoiler alert: YES!) and what was the thinking (spoiler alert: THERE WASN’T ANY!) behind him deciding to insult his fellow NATO leader so gravely. You’d need a heart of marble not to laugh. All this plus Shane McGowan and why you should read this year’s Booker winner. Further Reading: Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power by Robert Dallek The Trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens Prophet Song by Paul Lynch LISTENER OFFER: subscribe and get a copy of Alistair Campbell's 2023 diary absolutely FREE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2023 · 13 min
Q&A: A May Election, Rental Woes & More Biscuits
Happy Sunday - the Two Matts are back in the mailbox to answer your questions. #ama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2023 · 42 min
"How To Spot A Fascist"
How to spot an actual fascist in your midst! The Two Matts explore a fascinating checklist that sends shudders down their spines … and sheds light on the persistent rise of right wing populists from Geert Wilders in Holland to Javier Milei in Argentina to Nigel Farage in… as James Cleverley would say… a sh*thole in the Australian rainforest. Plus.. how to respond if invited to the cinema to watch Ridley Scott’s Napoleon: “Not tonight.” All this and more in this week’s Two Matts podcast. SPECIAL OFFER: Subscribe today and receive six New European Christmas cards and our hilarious 2024 Calendar (worth £25) ABSOLUTELY FREE: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2023 · 14 min
Q&A: Taking on populists, who to vote for and an EU reformation
In this Q&A episode Matt Kelly and Matthew d'Ancona answer questions on Jordan Peterson, the EU, podcasting, and politics. Can the use of humour counter charlatans and populists? Does the EU need to undergo reformation before the UK rejoins, and who should you vote for? Thanks to Roland, Keith, Andrew, J.Wells and Micheal for their questions. Subscribe to The New European TODAY and receive six New European Christmas cards and our hilarious 2024 Calendar (worth £25) ABSOLUTELY FREE https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2023 · 47 min
"Batshit With Dom Joly"
First half… a sharp dissection of the asylum that has become UK politics. How did Rishi Sunak manage to make Suella Braverman look like the competent one? In the second half, the Two Matts are joined by the inimitable Dom Joly whose new book on conspiracy theories is a treat. Well, that’s the rumour we heard anyway. Subscribe to The New European TODAY and receive six New European Christmas cards and our hilarious 2024 Calendar (worth £25) ABSOLUTELY FREE https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/subscribe/ LINKS Dom's book: "The Conspiracy Tourist: Travels Through a Strange World" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2023 · 21 min
Emergency Podcast
Braverman out, Cameron in. What does it all add up to? In the first ever Two Matts emergency podcast, Matt and Matt get inside the head of Rishi Sunak (they things they do for you!) and work through his thinking and the consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2023 · 21 min
Q&A: Mandatory ID, right-wing media and the John Lewis Christmas advert
Matt d'Ancona and Matt Kelly answer the important questions on; the possibility of civil war in America if Trump wins the election, the introduction of mandatory ID in the UK, the impact of right-wing media on British political discourse, favourite George Michael songs, and opinions on the new John Lewis advert. Questions from Ben Valentine, Dave, Michael Rosenthal, Liz in Bicester, and a fellow Matt. If you'd like to submit a question for the next Q&A please email: 2matts@tnepublishing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2023 · 42 min
"What Is Suella Braverman On?"
On a question of statesmanship over Gaza between Barack Obama and Suella Braverman, who do the Two Matts think comes out on top? Go on, take a wild guess. Also: Is Nadine Dorries locked in a paranoid fantasy or is there a kernel of truth in the conspiracy theories she’s packed into her new book? In other news, a chunk of the Two Matts’ childhood is consigned to the dustbin. Subscribe to The New European TODAY and receive six New European Christmas cards and our hilarious 2024 Calendar (worth £25) ABSOLUTELY FREE https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/subscribe/ LINKS: Unholy: Two Jews on the news https://podfollow.com/1548441108 The Modern Mann: https://podfollow.com/modernmann The Media Podcast: https://podfollow.com/themediapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2023 · 22 min
Q&A: Voter ID, Northern Ireland and The Beatles
Steph, Andrew, Nigel and Jim pose all the important questions, from voter ID to The Beatles. Have a question? Email us at 2matts@tnepublishing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2023 · 47 min
"A Night With Jordan Peterson"
He’s the leader of a new brand of right wing politics… but has he actually got anything to say? The Two Matts spend an evening with Jordan Peterson - and it’s an experience they’ll never forget. Plus - who’s worst? Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson or Matt Hancock? And what should we do with politicians with blood on their hands An exclusive offer for The 2 Matt’s Podcast listeners! theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Listen to the latest episode of The Media Podcast: https://pod.fo/e/1fe399 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.