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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Dec 13, 2019 · 56 min
General Election Nightmare Special: Caught Beneath A Landslide
Join Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey as they analyse Labour's catastrophic defeat, Boris Johnson's big victory and the end of Jo Swinson and ask: What happens next for Brexit and Remain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2019 · 47 min
Stuttering Lib Dems, Struggling Labour and staggering Tories
Richard Porritt is joined by Mia Jankowicz and Jono Read for another dip in the murky pool of Brexit. The trio investigate what has gone wrong for Labour and pick apart Boris Johnson's pledges for his first 100 days. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2019 · 1 hr 7 min
Boris Johnson visits the New European office!
Richard Porritt meets the prime minister and Steve Anglesey reads the polls in another edition of the funniest Brexit podcast. Plus: The worst Brexiteers of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2019 · 1 hr
Debates, dolphins and dubious claims
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to analyse another week of Brexity electiony news. The pair flick through the manifestos, give their lowdown on the debate and, of course, crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2019 · 58 min
Labour wipe out and soggy Tories
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to poke fun at another week of Brexit election chaos. The pair chat about Boris Johnson's response to the floods, predictions of a Labour collapse and, of course, crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2019 · 52 min
Campaign cock-up and magic money trees
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey delve into the Brexit election - aka the nightmare before Christmas. This week they discuss disastrous starts for both Labour and the Tories and crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2019 · 51 min
And they're off ... but how can Remain win?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another deep dive into the dustbin of Brexit. The pair discuss what would be classed as a victory for Remain on December 12 and whether the PM might even lose his seat. And, of course, there is a Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2019 · 1 hr 10 min
Still all to play for in Brexit battle ...
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey continue their desperate quest to make some sense of Brexit. This week the pair are joined by former New European editor Matt Kelly to discuss the ways Boris Johnson might finally get a general election. And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2019 · 1 hr 4 min
Brexit endgame or the beginning of the fightback?
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return to try to make sense of another crazy week in British Politics. The team discuss Saturday’s March and whether the PM can get his deal done. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2019 · 1 hr
Talks falter and another Wile E Cummings' Acme plot fails
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to round up another bonkers week in Brexit. The pair discuss the faltering talks and ask if anything can now be done to get a deal. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2019 · 59 min
Podcast Live II: Special Episode
Podcast regulars Steve Anglesey and Richard Porritt are joined by special guests including The New European columnists Bonnie Greer and James Ball in front of a live audience as they talk all things Brexit in a special episode recorded at Podcast Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2019 · 58 min
Boris Johnson's Brexit conference and EU says 'non'
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return to tackle another crazy week on Planet Brexit. The team discuss Boris Johnson's conference speech and his plan to tempt the EU into a deal. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2019 · 1 hr 12 min
Labour screwed, Tories screwed ... we're all screwed
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to round up another chaotic week in British politics. The pair review Labour conference and discuss a charged night of debate in the House of Commons. And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2019 · 1 hr 14 min
Cameron comes clean and Corbyn clobbered
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return for another week of Brexit mayhem. The team dissect David Cameron's autobiography, look back at Lib Dem conference and forward to Labour's jolly by the sea. And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2019 · 1 hr 9 min
Yellowhammered, court showdowns and Brexit conspiracy theories
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return for yet more Brexit fun. The trio ponder the Yellowhammer documents, explore whether the PM could end up behind bars and settle the age-old argument 'gilet or body warmer?' And, as always, there is a new Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 6, 2019 · 1 hr 2 min
Purges, defeats and Dilyn the dog's shame at new owner's steaming mess
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another deep dive into the putrid pool of British politics. The pair argue over whether it was a good week for Remain and get under the skin of Dominic Cummings. And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2019 · 1 hr 12 min
PM goes prorogue and Geri says 'farewell'
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and - for the very last time - Geri Scott delve in to the ever-more murky world of Brexit. The gang despair at the prime minister's planned shut down of parliament and Geri celebrates her final podcast before pastures new. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2019 · 1 hr
Brexit birdsong, PM on tour and iambic pentameter
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a deep dive into the murky pool of Brexit. The team tackle the doomsday Yellowhammer predictions, Boris Johnson's European jaunt and pen their own Brexit poetry. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2019 · 44 min
Corbyn makes an offer they CAN refuse
Labour’s leader finally makes his move to stop no-deal, the prime minister takes to Facebook and we ask: can you trust ANY opinion poll? Plus the worst Brexiteers of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 9, 2019 · 1 hr 12 min
Clive Lewis on Labour and Brexit, plus parliament v no-deal
The Norwich South MP joins TNE and we run down the chances of a no-confidence vote, a government of national unity and post no-deal food shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.