

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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Sep 13, 2019 • 1h 10min
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 argument 'gilet or body warmer?' And, as always, there is a new Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2019 • 1h 3min
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 Cummings. And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2019 • 1h 13min
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 Geri celebrates her final podcast before pastures new.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2019 • 1h 1min
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 their own Brexit poetry. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2019 • 44min
Corbyn makes an offer they CAN refuse
Labour’s leader finally makes his move to stop no-deal, the prime minister takes to Facebook and we ask: can you trust ANY opinion poll? Plus the worst Brexiteers of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2019 • 1h 12min
Clive Lewis on Labour and Brexit, plus parliament v no-deal
The Norwich South MP joins TNE and we run down the chances of a no-confidence vote, a government of national unity and post no-deal food shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2019 • 1h 27min
PM plays chicken and Dr Evil enters No 10
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back for another round of Brexit insanity.The team tackle the PM's No Deal Brexit Tour and profile Dominic Cummings while Geri takes a look at Number 10 staffers through the ages.And it's back - another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2019 • 1h 9min
The night of the blond knives
Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Mia Jankowicz return to tackle one of the most extraordinary weeks in Brexit thus far.The team run down some of the new appointments and officially begin to panic over the new prime minister's motives.And Mia asks the question 'what else is Boris up to other than Brexit?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2019 • 45min
Meet the new EU president and fantasy political festivals
Richard Porritt and Geri Scott are back to delve ever deeper in to the world of Brexit.This week they try to stay interested in the race for Number 10, profile Ursula von der Leyen and pick their political headliners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2019 • 1h 10min
SPECIAL New European third birthday episode
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by New European editor Matt Kelly to look back, and forward, as the paper celebrates its third birthday.The team also reflect on a week when the normal rules of diplomacy died and Labour backed Remain - almost.And there's a big Brexit Quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.