The Two Matts
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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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 561
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
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 relat…
The pair analyse another bad week for Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson and unpick a tetchy week in EU UK relat…
01:26:48 |
Fri 22 May 2020
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 …
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey will return this Friday …
01:00:48 |
Tue 19 May 2020
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 t…
01:20:28 |
Fri 15 May 2020
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 revie…
The pair analyse the reports of the lockdown lifting, take your questions and revie…
01:15:58 |
Fri 08 May 2020
Big week for PM and dodgy exit plans
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the podcast bunker for another delve into British politics.
The pair discuss a big week for Boris Johnson and ask whether football can safely come back thi…
The pair discuss a big week for Boris Johnson and ask whether football can safely come back thi…
01:20:28 |
Fri 01 May 2020
Starmer shines as we await PM's return
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to review another week in lockdown Britain.
The pair discuss virtual PMQs and ask 'when can we safely get back to normal?'
And, of course, there is another Bre…
The pair discuss virtual PMQs and ask 'when can we safely get back to normal?'
And, of course, there is another Bre…
01:24:02 |
Fri 24 Apr 2020
Hancock's weak week and Starmer's exit strategy
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to focus on politics in lockdown Britain.
The pair discuss Matt Hancock's difficult seven days and the opposition's demands for an exit plan.
And, of course, a…
The pair discuss Matt Hancock's difficult seven days and the opposition's demands for an exit plan.
And, of course, a…
01:14:17 |
Fri 17 Apr 2020
Lockdown exit plans and shad cab rated
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into another week of lockdown politics.
The pair discuss the new shadow cabinet and strategies for the end of lockdown.
And, of course, another Brexit…
The pair discuss the new shadow cabinet and strategies for the end of lockdown.
And, of course, another Brexit…
01:10:50 |
Fri 10 Apr 2020
Labour reboot and virus latest
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to tackle all the political news in a world turned upside down.
The pair discuss what Labour need to do once they (finally) have a new leader.
And, of course,…
The pair discuss what Labour need to do once they (finally) have a new leader.
And, of course,…
01:16:01 |
Fri 03 Apr 2020
Lockdown special: Boris blunders?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to talk politics - and whatever else is on their mind - as Britain goes into lockdown.
The pair discuss Boris Johnson's performance so far, bid farewell to Je…
The pair discuss Boris Johnson's performance so far, bid farewell to Je…
01:05:07 |
Fri 27 Mar 2020
Virus sparks Brexiteer madness
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey round-up the news as coronavirus grips Britain.
But it is not all doom and gloom - there is a quiz and, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
But it is not all doom and gloom - there is a quiz and, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
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00:59:22 |
Fri 20 Mar 2020
Outbreaks, budgets and Brexit 'heroes'
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit Britain.
As the pair prepare to self-isolate they discuss the Budget and question Labour's response.
And, of course, anothe…
As the pair prepare to self-isolate they discuss the Budget and question Labour's response.
And, of course, anothe…
00:54:50 |
Fri 13 Mar 2020
EU trade trash talking and PM goes viral
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to take another glimpse into the murky waters of Brexit.
This week the pair tackle the rumbling Priti Patel row, tuck into a patriotic breakfast and preview t…
This week the pair tackle the rumbling Priti Patel row, tuck into a patriotic breakfast and preview t…
00:47:21 |
Fri 06 Mar 2020
AWOL BoJo and floody idiots
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to poke fun Brexit Britain.
The pair discuss bumpy times for Priti Patel, farmers' Brexit anger and ask whether the PM should grab his wellies and head to the…
The pair discuss bumpy times for Priti Patel, farmers' Brexit anger and ask whether the PM should grab his wellies and head to the…
01:06:12 |
Fri 28 Feb 2020
Priti vacant and Cummings' goings
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a trawl through the Brexit depths ...
This week the pair tackle Priti Patel's gaffes and recap how it is going for Dominic Cummings' 'freaks and weirdos'…
This week the pair tackle Priti Patel's gaffes and recap how it is going for Dominic Cummings' 'freaks and weirdos'…
01:06:02 |
Fri 21 Feb 2020
Reshuffle chaos, Keir quiz and PJ Masks
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey once again tackle a week of Brexit news.
The pair investigate Michael Gove's mixed messages, learn more about Labour hopeful Keir Starmer and ponder why kids' TV ke…
The pair investigate Michael Gove's mixed messages, learn more about Labour hopeful Keir Starmer and ponder why kids' TV ke…
00:57:42 |
Fri 14 Feb 2020
Hacklash for Number 10 and Labour's peace plan
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to offer some respite form Brexit Britain.
This week the pair delve deeper in to the row between journalists and Downing Street, look back at Brexit Day and …
This week the pair delve deeper in to the row between journalists and Downing Street, look back at Brexit Day and …
00:56:31 |
Fri 07 Feb 2020
A flag waving, Farage baiting, Brexit Day special
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to offer some light on a dark day for Remainer snowflakes.
The pair discuss banning the European flag, Nigel Farage's latest nonsense and ask 'what has the E…
The pair discuss banning the European flag, Nigel Farage's latest nonsense and ask 'what has the E…
01:01:22 |
Fri 31 Jan 2020
Nandy on the rise, Boris Q&A and plans for January 31
Richard Porritt, Jono Read and Steve Anglesey tackle the week on Planet Brexit.
The team talk Labour, Boris Johnson's shampoo and your plans for the big day ...
And, of course, they crown another Brex…
The team talk Labour, Boris Johnson's shampoo and your plans for the big day ...
And, of course, they crown another Brex…
01:00:06 |
Fri 24 Jan 2020
What's wrong with Big Ben bing bong, ping pong?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the murky waters of Brexit Britain.
This week the pair scratch their heads over Brexiteers' obsession with bells, Dominic Cummings and the nail-biting Labo…
This week the pair scratch their heads over Brexiteers' obsession with bells, Dominic Cummings and the nail-biting Labo…
00:49:25 |
Fri 17 Jan 2020
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