The Two Matts

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics.The trio discuss Dominic Cummings' theatrical departure from Downing Street, Jeremy Corbyn's continued estrangement from the Parliamentary Labour Party, the latest in the tortured Brexit negotiations and what we may or may not be allowed to do this Christmas.They are joined by film writer Richard Luck to discuss the greatest ever political movies.And Cash explains why cronyism isn't a great way to deal with a global pandemic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hosts an unnecessarily profane quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.