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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Aug 2, 2019 · 1 hr 26 min
PM plays chicken and Dr Evil enters No 10
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back for another round of Brexit insanity. The team tackle the PM's No Deal Brexit Tour and profile Dominic Cummings while Geri takes a look at Number 10 staffers through the ages. And it's back - another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2019 · 1 hr 9 min
The night of the blond knives
Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Mia Jankowicz return to tackle one of the most extraordinary weeks in Brexit thus far. The team run down some of the new appointments and officially begin to panic over the new prime minister's motives. And Mia asks the question 'what else is Boris up to other than Brexit?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2019 · 45 min
Meet the new EU president and fantasy political festivals
Richard Porritt and Geri Scott are back to delve ever deeper in to the world of Brexit. This week they try to stay interested in the race for Number 10, profile Ursula von der Leyen and pick their political headliners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2019 · 1 hr 9 min
SPECIAL New European third birthday episode
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by New European editor Matt Kelly to look back, and forward, as the paper celebrates its third birthday. The team also reflect on a week when the normal rules of diplomacy died and Labour backed Remain - almost. And there's a big Brexit Quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 5, 2019 · 55 min
Brexit Party employ toddler tactics and a bad week for Jeremys
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another bout of Brexit madness. This week they turn their backs on the Brexit Party and wonder what Jeremy Hunt will promise next. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2019 · 51 min
Boris Busted
Steve Anglesey and TNE digital editor Jono Read discuss the conspiracy theories surrounding Tory favourite Boris Johnson’s bizarre interview about painting wine crates and why Gatt Article 24 won’t solve a no-deal Brexit. Richard Porritt meets Lib Dem MEP Dinesh Dhamija and we crown another Brexiteer of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2019 · 59 min
Can Hunt topple Bozzie Bear?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit land. The pair analyse a bizarre week of discarded ties and hectic voting and Richard bids farewell to his man crush Rory Stewart. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
'Glory 4 Rory' underpants and Bozzie Bear takes early lead
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a deep dive into the murky pond of Brexit Britain. The pair analyse the first round of Tory leadership voting and ask 'can anyone stop Boris Johnson?' New European reporter Mia Jankowicz gives her views on the remaining candidates and, as always, a new Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 7, 2019 · 1 hr 21 min
Trumping with the Queen and the candidates' Brexit views
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of all things Brexit. The team run down what the Tory leadership hopefuls have planned to solve Brexit and tackle The Donald's visit to the Palace. Meanwhile Geri digs deep into another confusing week for Labour. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2019 · 1 hr 15 min
The Tory challengers, Change UK activist speaks out and a Morrissey sitcom
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to chew the fat of another outlandish week in British politics. This week the team run down the Tory leader hopefuls and reveal some little-known facts about each one. Who, for example, delivered a baby? And who met their wife while sharing an office appliance? Meanwhile Geri and Richard chat to student Change UK activist Lily Whear and, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
End of May looms and the cabinet is revolting
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott ponder another chaotic week in Brexit. The team tackle the PM's worst week yet and ask the big question of the day: Will Nigel Farage make it to space in a Tesla? Meanwhile Geri brings all the milkshake lobbers to the yard and demands: "Stop throwing drinks!" And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2019 · 50 min
Boris to stand SHOCKER and listeners' letters
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a round up of another week on Planet Brexit.While Master Chef wannabe Richard cooks up a treat Geri and Steve tackle the headlines. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.
May 10, 2019 · 1 hr 12 min
Rory Stewart is the Father of Dragons and UKIP's struggles
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott round up another bonkers Brexit week.The team analyse the start of the campaign to become Tory leader and Change UK leader Heidi Allen speaks to Geri.And there is another Brexiteer of the Week.
May 3, 2019 · 1 hr 9 min
Leak rows, Labour fudge and naked Question Time
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another bout of Brexit madness. The team tackle Gavin Williamson's sacking and yet more disappointment from Labour while Geri explores the existential crisis gripping the Tories. And, of...
Apr 26, 2019 · 1 hr 22 min
Brexit's bond baddies and Farage speaks
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott once again delve into the murky waters of Brexit.Geri analyses the Brexit Party's campaign launch in Clacton while Richard and Steve sing rude songs.And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.
Apr 19, 2019 · 1 hr
Easter Brexiteer of the Week SPECIAL
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey take a look back at some of the best (worst?) Brexiteers of the Week from recent months.Happy Easter Snowflakes.
Apr 12, 2019 · 53 min
Halloween deadlines and US presidents on a tea towel
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by a long line of American presidents of Irish descent for this week's delve into the murky pool of Brexit.The pair tackle the news of yet another extension and ponder whether this was the week Remain tru...
Apr 9, 2019 · 1 hr
Podcast Live: Special episode
Podcast regulars Steve Anglesey and Richard Porritt are joined on stage by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, columnist Andrew Adonis and co-founder of For our Future's Sake Amanda Chetwynd-Cowieson for Brexit chat and all the regular features in a spe...
Apr 5, 2019 · 1 hr 4 min
May reaches out to confused Labour
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a round-up of another crackers week in Brexit land.The pair talk Lion bars, the crunch leader summit and potential extensions. Meanwhile at the Groucho club New European editor Matt Kelly tussles with Bre...
Mar 29, 2019 · 1 hr 17 min
100 not out for TNE podcast ...
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back to round up yet another historic week in British politics.The gang is joined by Jono Read who reports on the Remain march, Geri rounds up the runners and riders for Number 10 and Richard posts s...