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 4, 2019 • 59min
Boris Johnson's Brexit conference and EU says 'non'
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return to tackle another crazy week on Planet Brexit.The team discuss Boris Johnson's conference speech and his plan to tempt the EU into a deal.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2019 • 1h 13min
Labour screwed, Tories screwed ... we're all screwed
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to round up another chaotic week in British politics.The pair review Labour conference and discuss a charged night of debate in the House of Commons.And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2019 • 1h 15min
Cameron comes clean and Corbyn clobbered
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Mia Jankowicz return for another week of Brexit mayhem. The team dissect David Cameron's autobiography, look back at Lib Dem conference and forward to Labour's jolly by the sea.And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
