

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 30, 2020 • 1h 32min
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, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 2020 • 1h 40min
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 Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2020 • 1h 27min
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 interludeAnd, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2020 • 1h 5min
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 2, 2020 • 1h 25min
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/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2020 • 6min
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 invade Iraq. And as we experience an era of lies and mistrust - did the events of 17 years ago set the stage for the world we live in now? This is a Somethin' Else production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 3min
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 18, 2020 • 1h 18min
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 11, 2020 • 1h 22min
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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 2020 • 1h
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.