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The Two Matts

The New Worldwww.thenewworld.co.uk
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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Episodes

May the joker and Corbyn's scrabble to Brexit

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another review of the Brexit week. This week the team look ahead to Theresa May's crunch week (another one) and reveal some exciting news about The New European podcast going LIVE. Geri delves into the archives to dig up some headlines from the first Euro referendum and, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 08, 20191 hr 5 min

U-turns, the Irish border Death Star and B'DD'SM

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to deep dive into another week of Brexit mayhem. This week the pair plot out alternative Brexit futures, ponder whether the the border problem could have been solved a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away and crown a Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 20191 hr 8 min

Tiggers pounce while May enjoys Netflix and 'Phil'

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to delve into yet another chaotic week in British politics. The team talk the Independent Group and ask the question 'who is next?' And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 20191 hr 5 min

Boris is back and should Sir Keir quit?

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back for another round of Brexit madness. The team ask 'should Sir Keir quit in protest?' and count Liam Fox's successful trade deals ... on one hand. And Geri predicts the future. Of course - there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 20191 hr 1 min

May's Mission Impossible and Vince Cable interview

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another dose of Brexit madness. The team tackle May's hopeless task, Tusk's special place in Hell and Geri chats to Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable. And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 201953 min

'Non' ... 'nein' ...'não' ... EU react to renegotiation chatter

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back amid more Brexit chaos. Geri takes us behind the scenes on a chaotic night in Westminster while Steve and Richard discuss why no Brexiteers believe the EU when they say 'non'. And there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 201957 min

The future of the People's Vote and UKIP 2.0

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to scrape the barrel of Brexit. This week they ask 'what now for the People's Vote?' and delve into the murky world of Britain's newest political party. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 201950 min

What next? The big, fat Brexit Q & A

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round of Brexit madness. The chaps attempt to answer the thousands of remaining questions after another chaotic week while Geri takes aim at Labour. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 20191 hr 7 min

Vote chaos ... again and a pint with Tim Martin

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to review another chaotic week on Planet Brexit. This week Steve sits down over a pint of ale with mad Brexiteer and Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 20191 hr 2 min

The Saj, disappointing Corbs and Brexit: The Uncivil War review

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for the first New European podcast of 2019. The pair tackle the latest news and Steve reviews Channel 4's Brexit film ahead of it airing next week. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 201953 min

New Year Mash-Up

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for the annual post-Christmas, pre-NYE mash up of best bits and laughs. The team revisit the bombshell resignations, Labour's party conference and Richard going under cover at a Leave Means Leave rally. And, of course, there is loads of classic Brexiteer of the Week. Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 201854 min

Brexiteer of the Year Christmas special

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a round-up of another chaotic week in Brexit. This week the team countdown the top 20 worst Brexiteers of 2018 and relive some of their most outlandish moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 201859 min

May clings on but what is on her Christmas wish-list?

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of the week's Brexit news - and what a week. The team try to make sense of the chaos and Geri reveals what the party leaders are wishing for this festive season. And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 20181 hr 3 min

Chaos, chaos and more chaos (oh and Gwyneth Paltrow)

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of the madness that is Planet Brexit. The team try to make sense of the Brexit impasse and outline the potential fall out if (when) Theresa May's deal is voted down. And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 201857 min

James Bond, May on tour and will Labour back a new vote?

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to analyse another week of Brexit madness. This week the team is joined by Twitter funny man and podcast legend John Rain to answer the question "would any Bond have voted Remain?" And another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 20181 hr 1 min

TARP, the Spice Girls and horse racing

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri (Ginger Spice) Scott return for another round-up of all the news from Planet Brexit. This week the team are joined by Chrysalis Records founder and chairman Chris Wright and explain the TARP theory. And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 20181 hr 7 min

Chaos, mayhem and crinkle-cut chips

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back with a Brexit Chaos special edition of the podcast. The pair discuss in detail the past 48 hours of mayhem and make their predictions about exactly what happens next for Theresa May. And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 201856 min

Trumped, a lack of detail and a hopeful poll

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to dive into another week of Brexit madness. This week they look back on the mid-terms, poke fun at bungling Brexit secretary Dominic Raab and crown another Brexiteer of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 201841 min

Financial deals, taking the (50) p and Budget fall-out

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return with a round-up of another week of Brexit madness. The team tackle the Budget, Arron Banks and reveal listeners' suggestions for what should be on the new Brexit 50 pence piece. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 201847 min

May survives ... again, Budget preview and your mail

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Jono Read are back with another review of the week on planet Brexit. This week the team tackle another Hell Week for Theresa May, an 'unholy alliance' going on a road trip and look forward to the end of austerity. And then they answer your questions from the mail bag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 201853 min

Kicking the can, the People's Vote march and fighting talk from Nigel

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another show delving into the madness that is Brexit. This week the team discuss Theresa May's transition extension and Peter French, People's Vote organiser, is on the Brexit Blower. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 201841 min

DUP loom over PM, Gove goes to the tip and Geri plays piano

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to bring you bang up to date with another bonkers week in Brexit. The team discuss the DUP's threats, the changing face of the Daily Mail and ask 'Is Boris finished?' And they crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201855 min

Dancing Queen PM sends an SOS but will Boris be the winner who takes it all?

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another run-down of the week on Planet Brexit. The team focus on Conservative party conference and those twinkle toes but ask "where was the Brexit policy?" And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 201840 min

Chequers goes pop, Justine Greening and Labour conference preview

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of Britain's Brexit madness. The team preview Labour conference and analyse the fall-out from Theresa May's disastrous trip to Austria. Also Geri chats to Justine Greening who backs a People's Vote. And there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 201852 min

Boris being Boris, Lib Dem conference preview and Progress' Richard Angell

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Steve Anglesey are back to untangle another bonkers week in Brexit Britain. The team preview the forthcoming Lib Dem gathering and Richard Angell, the director of Labour's centre left movement Progress, is on the Brexit Blower. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 201856 min

Listeners' questions and the Brexit Blower

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to tackle another week of Brexit madness. This week the team open the mailbag to answer your questions and journalist Gavin Esler joins Richard on the Brexit Blower. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 20181 hr 7 min

Twinkle toes Theresa and a momentous moment for Labour

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back to tackle another wild week on Planet Brexit. The team discuss the African trade deal as well as the potential for Momentum members to back a People's Vote. And Geri picks her favourite embarrassing political moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 201845 min

Best for Britain, Raabbiting on and Donald Trumped

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another dose of Brexit news and analysis. This week they are joined in the studio by Gary Marshall from Best for Britain who talks about why a People's Vote is the most democratic option. And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 20181 hr 8 min

More scandal for Jeremy and fantasy politics

Richard Porritt is joined by Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott to analyse another week of Brexit madness. The team ponder how Jeremy Corbyn can survive lurching from one row to the next, Geri and Richard pick their fantasy political teams and Steve crowns another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 201836 min
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