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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Sep 25, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
Keir, Covid and the Currant Bun
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss Keir Starmer's virtual conference speech, observance of the Covid regulations, Charles Moore and the turmeric lattes and Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! They are joined by James Felton to discuss his new book about The Sun. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
Boris Johnson's genius move and David Cameron's pheromones
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss Boris Johnson's latest genius Brexit move, the secret diary of Sasha Swire, Grant Shapps' graffiti masterplan and the whereabouts of Gordon the Gopher. Roger Domeneghetti talks about the rise, fall and rise again of the Rubik's Cube. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
The Joy of Six, in a very specific and limited way
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss the government's latest announcement on socialising measures, Operation Moonshot, Lawrence Fox's Twitter travails and Trip Out To Help Out, a potential scheme for drug dealers. They speak to New European columnist Michael White about the government's attempts to wriggle out of its international legal obligations. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2020 · 1 hr
Back to school and the shifting Mail
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and special guest Liz Gerard return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The trio discuss the prime minister's burgeoning in-tray, the state of the ministerial sack race, shifting sands at the Daily Mail and whether Fred Basset is funny. And there's another tricky political quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
One of our prime ministers is missing
Richard Porritt and Matt Withers shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss Tony Abbott's appointment as UK trade envoy, the Proms culture war, the Republican National Convention, Tenet and Jacob Rees-Mogg's vellum shopping list. They are joined by James Ball to discuss the strange case of the missing prime minister. And Tim Walker analyses the election of Sir Ed Davey as the new Liberal Democrat leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
Trade talks, taking on Trump and tarantulas
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the incredible career of Gavin Williamson, plucky outsider Dido Harding securing the government's top pandemic job, the Beatles' best albums and smuggling ferrets. They speak to former Foreign Officer adviser Anton Spisak about the state of the EU-UK trade talks. Matt Withers talks to Inge Kjemtrup, chair of Democrats Abroad UK, about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
The recession and Liz Truss' cheese obsession
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the recession, the coverage of migrant Channel crossings, Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick and Liz Truss' cheese obsession. Matt Withers talks to actress, writer and TV presenter Emma Kennedy and journalist and Labour activist Constance Kampfner about the Liberal Democrat leadership race. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
Media myths, the peers list and IDS' book dissed
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss media law myths, Boris Johnson's honours list, Iain Duncan Smith's forgotten 2003 novel and Barry Gibb's new teeth. Matt Withers talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about his new book - and this week's New European print cover - Democracy For Sale. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
Spokespeople, Scotland and defunding the BBC
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss their applications to be the government's new £100,000 spokesperson, Grant Shapps' self-isolation and the campaign to defund the BBC. They talk to Ian Dunt about whether the battle for the Union is already lost, while Niall Griffiths gives a special musical performance of his latest column. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
The Russia Report and PMQs performances
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss Kanye West's Million Dollar Baby offer and the notion of an 'Australia-style' Brexit deal. They talk to James Ball about the Russia Report and Matt Withers about Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer's PMQs performances. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
Failing Grayling, mask madness and an ice cream dream
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss Chris Grayling's failure to win a rigged election, the Brexiteers refusing to wear masks, the government's latest advertising campaign and how Only Fools and Horses characters would have voted in the referendum. Richard talks to Fredo Rockwell about his long campaign to find out the favourite ice cream flavours of the great and good. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
The fourth birthday extravaganza
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, founding editor and publisher Matt Kelly and writer Liz Gerard to look back on four years of The New European. The quintet discuss how a pop-up paper has made it this far, the future of progressive politics, when the right time is to launch a rejoin movement and why you should buy an anonymous subscription for a Brexiteer. Plus a special guest appearance from you - the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 3, 2020 · 1 hr 14 min
Building, beer and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss Boris Johnson's 'build build build' speech, the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the creative industries, whether they intend to return to the pub and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare. Matt Withers talks to Andrew Adonis about his new biography of Ernest Bevin. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
Four years of Brexit, and what have we learned?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss what we've learned after four years of Brexit, Richard Desmond's Dockside debacle, Matt Hancock's faltering attempts to contact Apple and Steve's idea for a new prime-time detective drama - Test, Track and Trace. Matt Withers talks to Florence Hallett about the life of the photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
Skilful Rashford leaves government dizzy and culture war declared
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair talk Marcus Rashford's successful school meal campaign, the culture wars, u-turns, Tim Tams and Vladimir Putin's special disinfected tunnel. Matt Withers talks to Charlie Connelly about the life of the author Phillis Wheatley. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
Statues, EU face-off and bubbles bursting
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair tackle statue removals, the EU's tough talk on a deal and ask 'how long Boris Johnson has got left in Number 10?' And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
Johnson struggles, America burns and no-deal looms
Richard Porritt is joined by historian Ben Craske to delve into the week's political news. The pair dissect PMQs and ask if Boris Johnson should have called Donald Trump out for his response to the death of George Floyd. And Richard is joined by TNE podcast founding member Geri Scott for her take on the government's response to coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
Cummings' chaos and EU stalemate
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rambling look at the week in politics. The pair try to make sense of the Dominic Cummings eye test excuse, ask why the controversial aide was saved and worry about EU talks. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
Woes for front bench and Brexit spat
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another glance at Brexit Britain in lockdown. The pair analyse another bad week for Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson and unpick a tetchy week in EU UK relations ... And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2020 · 1 hr
SPECIAL EDITION: Andrew Adonis interviews Kevin Rudd
In this extra edition of the podcast Lord Adonis discusses coronavirus, China and the WHO with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey will return this Friday with the regular podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.