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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

The state of the Union and Johnson doesn't get the Cain

Richard Porritt and Matt Withers return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss Joe Biden's presidential victory and what on earth is going on behind the doors of 10 Downing Street. They are joined from Scotland by pro-independence writer and legal academic Andrew Tickell to assess the state of the polls ahead of next year's Holyrood election. Journalist Cash Boyle explains what Biden's win and the Internal Market Bill will mean for the Northern Ireland border. And Richard...

Nov 13, 20201 hr 7 min

US poll perplexity, Mitch Benn and British-shaped deals

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the turbulent US presidential election, the latest in the Brexit negotiations, Rory Stewart's excoriating book review, Gogglebox bias and British-shaped deals. They are joined by comedian and New European columnist Mitch Benn to take a detailed look at matters Stateside. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Nov 06, 202056 min

The big US presidential election preview

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics - this time in the US. They have an all-star commentator roll-call to preview next week's showdown between Joe Biden and likely Armageddon, with James Ball, Bonnie Greer and John Kampfner all sharing their thoughts. Back in the UK, the pair discuss the latest tier restrictions and the free school meals fiasco, plus react to breaking news of Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from the Labour Party. And, of course, anot...

Oct 30, 20201 hr 32 min

The shining Star, unparliamentary language and Rudy Giuliani's trouser-tucking technique

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the latest coronavirus restrictions, the state of the Brexit talks, Angela Raynor's unparliamentary language and Rudy Giuliani's trouser-tucking technique. They are joined by Liz Gerard to discuss how the Daily Star has outshone its tabloid rivals over the pandemic. Charlie Connelly talks about a new book covering 2,000 years of English history at breakneck speed. And, of course, another Brex...

Oct 23, 20201 hr 40 min

Covid tiers, US poll fears and political jeers

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the government's new coronavirus tiers, the shifting of Brexit talk deadlines, an outbreak of jokes by politicians and the contents of Geri Scott's spice rack. They are joined by Peter Kellner to discuss new polling on values in the US. The Horne Section provide us with a timely musical interlude And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acas...

Oct 16, 20201 hr 27 min

Karaoke Coffey, No-deal deadline and some hope Stateside

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to pick over another weird week on Covid-infected Planet Brexit.The pair discuss inept ministers, political soundbites and pick a New European mascot.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 09, 20201 hr 5 min

Rumours, Definitely Maybe and The Wall

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss local lockdowns, Priti Patel's blue-sky thinking, the first US presidential debate and rumours swirling around Boris Johnson. They are joined by Kevin Cummins to discuss his new book of Britpop photography. Matt Withers speaks to pollster Deborah Mattinson about the demolition of Labour's Red Wall. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Oct 02, 20201 hr 25 min

Introducing: The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq

On September 11th 2001, as he faced incalculable losses after the terrorist attacks that day, President George W Bush made a call to his greatest international ally: British Prime Minister Tony Blair. 18 months later, Bush and Blair led a coalition into a war that went horribly wrong. David Dimbleby, one of the BBC’s best known news hosts and reporters, takes us back to those crucial 18 months. Talking to prime ministers, politicians, spies and weapons inspectors he asks how and why we came to i...

Oct 01, 20206 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 25, 20201 hr 3 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 18, 20201 hr 18 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 Acas...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 22 min

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.

Sep 04, 20201 hr

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 28, 20201 hr 16 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-pr...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 19 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 mo...

Aug 14, 20201 hr 18 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....

Aug 07, 20201 hr 24 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/privac...

Jul 31, 20201 hr 8 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 24, 20201 hr 25 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 cr...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 8 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/pr...

Jul 10, 20201 hr 3 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....

Jul 03, 20201 hr 15 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. S...

Jun 26, 20201 hr 13 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 19, 20201 hr 18 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 12, 20201 hr 23 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.

Jun 05, 20201 hr 13 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 29, 20201 hr 16 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 22, 20201 hr 27 min

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.

May 19, 20201 hr 1 min

Comms chaos and yet more Farage nonsense

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another round of lockdown fun amid the political mayhem. The pair discuss the prime minister’s shambolic public address, Nigel Farage's latest trips to the coast and welcome the extension of the furlough scheme. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 20201 hr 20 min

Lockdown lifting and your questions

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rundown of the week's politics safely from their pod bunkers. The pair analyse the reports of the lockdown lifting, take your questions and review Starmer Vs Johnson. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 08, 20201 hr 16 min
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