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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Dec 6, 2019 • 48min
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 first 100 days.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2019 • 1h 8min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2019 • 1h 1min
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 Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2019 • 58min
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 course, crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2019 • 52min
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 Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2019 • 52min
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 lose his seat.And, of course, there is a Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2019 • 1h 11min
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 might finally get a general election.And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2019 • 1h 4min
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, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2019 • 1h 1min
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 Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2019 • 60min
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 Brexit in a special episode recorded at Podcast Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
