The Two Matts

The New World
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Jun 19, 2020 • 1h 18min

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.
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Jun 12, 2020 • 1h 23min

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.
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Jun 5, 2020 • 1h 13min

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.
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May 29, 2020 • 1h 16min

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.
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May 22, 2020 • 1h 27min

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.
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May 19, 2020 • 1h 1min

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.
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May 15, 2020 • 1h 20min

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.
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May 8, 2020 • 1h 16min

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.
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May 1, 2020 • 1h 20min

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 this year?And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 24, 2020 • 1h 24min

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 Brexiteer of the Week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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