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The Two Matts

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.

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Dominic Cummings, Putin's Arctic gamble, and Labour's love-hate relationship with the unions May 27, 2021

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On this week's podcast, Steve Anglesey discusses Dominic Cummings' select committee appearance and is joined by award-winning journalist John Kampfner to talk about Vladimir Putin's latest gamble in the Arctic and why Europe should brace itself for more aggression from Moscow.
Meanwhile, Francis Beckett discusses Labour's 2024 election fortunes and why the party needs to part ways with its union roots.
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The rise of the Green Party and Boris Johnson's latest culture war May 20, 2021

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On this week's podcast, Steve Anglesey is joined by Frances Weetman to discuss the rise of the Green Party across Britain. Can they become England's third party? And what does it mean for the rest of the left? Meanwhile, Liz Gerard talks about Boris Johnson's latest culture war - the possibility of former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre becoming the head of OFCOM. Plus there are more entrants into the Hall of Shame and a return for Ann Widdecombe corner.
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Local elections fallout, Labour's path to victory, and the problem with Buy British May 13, 2021

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Professor Paddy Hoey joins Steve Anglesey to talk about how Labour can avoid a repeat of last week's dismal election results and the glimmers of hope for Keir Starmer that many are ignoring. Plus, food writer Josh Barrie explains why buying British isn't all it's cracked up to be and why Brexit could be to blame. Also, Steve inducts more people into the Hall of Shame.
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The Jersey stand-off, Labour woes, Line of Duty v Boris and the DUP's election May 07, 2021

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Comedian Mitch Benn joins Steve Anglesey to talk about the battle over fishing rights and why it's hard for Remainers to not say "we told you so". Plus, how Keir Starmer can improve and Jed Mercurio's not-very-subtle digs at Boris Johnson. Then Belfast Telegraph journalist Gail Walker joins to preview the DUP's leadership election, and what it means for Unionism.

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Elections Preview Part II with Alastair Campbell, Tim Walker and Chris Deerin Apr 29, 2021

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Former Downing Street communications director Alastair Campbell talks about the scandals engulfing Number 10 and how Keir Starmer helped produce a 'Kevin Keegan' moment at PMQs. Journalist Tim Walker explains why it's time for a fully independent speaker in the Commons and wonders if Michael Gove could be the next PM. Plus Chris Deerin looks at whether Scotland will lurch closer to independence on May 6... and if Anas Sarwar can turn the tide. Plus your suggestions on how to redecorate the Downing Street flat, and Arlene Foster enters our Hall of Shame.
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May 6 Elections Countdown - Part One Apr 23, 2021

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Can Labour overcome vaccine euphoria and Brexit memories to hold on in Hartlepool? And can they bounce back in Wales, where the independence movement is growing - but so are calls to scrap the Senedd. With Steve Anglesey, Robyn Vinter and Auriol Miller.
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Tory sleaze, Lib Dem revival, and local elections Apr 16, 2021

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This week, Steve Anglesey is joined by veteran pollster Peter Kellner and Guardian columnist Steve Richards to discuss the latest Greensill developments and battleground seats in the upcoming local elections. Plus, Steve inducts a political heavyweight into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.
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Bent Boris and violence in Northern Ireland Apr 09, 2021

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Steve Anglesey is back to shine a light on another week in politics. This week he's joined by Irish journalist Matt Cooper and former FT correspondent Ben Fenton to discuss the violence in Northern Ireland, the politics of fairness, and the demise of political standards in 21st century Britain. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.

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The old Etonian obsession and the Tories' election strategy Mar 26, 2021

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Steve Anglesey is back to shine a light on another week in politics. This week he's joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James Ball and columnist Tracy King to discuss the country's obsession with the Union flag, the Tories' local elections strategy, and the structural issues behind our waste system. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.

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Tackling Leveson ten years on with Alastair Campbell Mar 19, 2021

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Steve Anglesey is back to shine a light on another week in politics. This week he's joined by former Downing Street communications director Alastair Campbell and columnist Liz Gerard to discuss the Leveson Inquiry, its failings and impact 10 years on. Plus, more entrants are inducted into the Hall of Shame. Produced by Adrian Zorzut.

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