

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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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.

Jul 5, 2019 • 56min
Brexit Party employ toddler tactics and a bad week for Jeremys
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another bout of Brexit madness. This week they turn their backs on the Brexit Party and wonder what Jeremy Hunt will promise next.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2019 • 52min
Boris Busted
Steve Anglesey and TNE digital editor Jono Read discuss the conspiracy theories surrounding Tory favourite Boris Johnson’s bizarre interview about painting wine crates and why Gatt Article 24 won’t solve a no-deal Brexit.Richard Porritt meets Lib Dem MEP Dinesh Dhamija and we crown another Brexiteer of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2019 • 59min
Can Hunt topple Bozzie Bear?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit land.The pair analyse a bizarre week of discarded ties and hectic voting and Richard bids farewell to his man crush Rory Stewart. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2019 • 1h 20min
'Glory 4 Rory' underpants and Bozzie Bear takes early lead
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a deep dive into the murky pond of Brexit Britain.The pair analyse the first round of Tory leadership voting and ask 'can anyone stop Boris Johnson?'New European reporter Mia Jankowicz gives her views on the remaining candidates and, as always, a new Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2019 • 1h 21min
Trumping with the Queen and the candidates' Brexit views
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of all things Brexit.The team run down what the Tory leadership hopefuls have planned to solve Brexit and tackle The Donald's visit to the Palace. Meanwhile Geri digs deep into another confusing week for Labour. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2019 • 1h 16min
The Tory challengers, Change UK activist speaks out and a Morrissey sitcom
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to chew the fat of another outlandish week in British politics. This week the team run down the Tory leader hopefuls and reveal some little-known facts about each one. Who, for example, delivered a baby? And who met their wife while sharing an office appliance? Meanwhile Geri and Richard chat to student Change UK activist Lily Whear and, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2019 • 1h 20min
End of May looms and the cabinet is revolting
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott ponder another chaotic week in Brexit.The team tackle the PM's worst week yet and ask the big question of the day: Will Nigel Farage make it to space in a Tesla? Meanwhile Geri brings all the milkshake lobbers to the yard and demands: "Stop throwing drinks!" And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


