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
What now for Remain?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into the murky waters of Brexit.
This week they are joined by New European editor Jasper Copping to discuss what happens now to the Remain cause.
An…
This week they are joined by New European editor Jasper Copping to discuss what happens now to the Remain cause.
An…
01:16:27 |
Fri 10 Jan 2020
Coping mechanisms and ungracious winners
Join Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey on the funniest Brexit podcast to discuss ways of coping with the election result. Plus: Is Rebecca Long-Bailey really the best Labour can do? And should you h…
00:55:23 |
Fri 20 Dec 2019
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?
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00:56:15 |
Fri 13 Dec 2019
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…
The trio investigate what has gone wrong for Labour and pick apart Boris Johnson's pledges for his…
00:47:53 |
Fri 06 Dec 2019
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.
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01:07:32 |
Fri 29 Nov 2019
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 Brexi…
The pair flick through the manifestos, give their lowdown on the debate and, of course, crown another Brexi…
01:00:51 |
Fri 22 Nov 2019
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 cou…
The pair chat about Boris Johnson's response to the floods, predictions of a Labour collapse and, of cou…
00:58:23 |
Fri 15 Nov 2019
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 Brexit…
This week they discuss disastrous starts for both Labour and the Tories and crown another Brexit…
00:52:02 |
Fri 08 Nov 2019
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 …
The pair discuss what would be classed as a victory for Remain on December 12 and whether the PM might even …
00:51:48 |
Fri 01 Nov 2019
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…
This week the pair are joined by former New European editor Matt Kelly to discuss the ways Boris Johnson…
01:10:50 |
Fri 25 Oct 2019
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,…
The team discuss Saturday’s March and whether the PM can get his deal done.
And,…
01:04:23 |
Thu 17 Oct 2019
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 Brex…
The pair discuss the faltering talks and ask if anything can now be done to get a deal.
And, as usual, another Brex…
01:00:45 |
Fri 11 Oct 2019
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 …
00:59:57 |
Mon 07 Oct 2019
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,…
The team discuss Boris Johnson's conference speech and his plan to tempt the EU into a deal.
And,…
00:58:53 |
Fri 04 Oct 2019
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 …
The pair review Labour conference and discuss a charged night of debate in the House of Commons.
And, as …
01:12:48 |
Fri 27 Sep 2019
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 jol…
The team dissect David Cameron's autobiography, look back at Lib Dem conference and forward to Labour's jol…
01:14:45 |
Fri 20 Sep 2019
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 ar…
The trio ponder the Yellowhammer documents, explore whether the PM could end up behind bars and settle the age-old ar…
01:09:42 |
Fri 13 Sep 2019
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 Cu…
The pair argue over whether it was a good week for Remain and get under the skin of Dominic Cu…
01:02:53 |
Fri 06 Sep 2019
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 …
The gang despair at the prime minister's planned shut down of parliament and …
01:12:45 |
Fri 30 Aug 2019
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 thei…
The team tackle the doomsday Yellowhammer predictions, Boris Johnson's European jaunt and pen thei…
01:00:45 |
Fri 23 Aug 2019
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