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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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Latest Episodes:

Johnson struggles, America burns and no-deal looms Jun 05, 2020

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Richard Porritt is joined by historian Ben Craske to delve into the week's political news.
The pair dissect PMQs and ask if Boris Johnson should have called Donald Trump out for his response to the death of George Floyd.
And Richard is joined by TNE podcast founding member Geri Scott for her take on the government's response to coronavirus.

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Cummings' chaos and EU stalemate May 29, 2020

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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rambling look at the week in politics.
The pair try to make sense of the Dominic Cummings eye test excuse, ask why the controversial aide was saved and worry about EU talks.
And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Woes for front bench and Brexit spat May 22, 2020

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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another glance at Brexit Britain in lockdown.
The pair analyse another bad week for Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson and unpick a tetchy week in EU UK relations ...
And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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SPECIAL EDITION: Andrew Adonis interviews Kevin Rudd May 19, 2020

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In this extra edition of the podcast Lord Adonis discusses coronavirus, China and the WHO with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd.
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey will return this Friday with the regular podcast.

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Comms chaos and yet more Farage nonsense May 15, 2020

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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another round of lockdown fun amid the political mayhem. The pair discuss the prime minister’s shambolic public address, Nigel Farage's latest trips to the coast and welcome the extension of the furlough scheme. And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Lockdown lifting and your questions May 08, 2020

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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rundown of the week's politics safely from their pod bunkers.
The pair analyse the reports of the lockdown lifting, take your questions and review Starmer Vs Johnson.
And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Big week for PM and dodgy exit plans May 01, 2020

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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the podcast bunker for another delve into British politics.
The pair discuss a big week for Boris Johnson and ask whether football can safely come back this year?
And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Starmer shines as we await PM's return Apr 24, 2020

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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to review another week in lockdown Britain.
The pair discuss virtual PMQs and ask 'when can we safely get back to normal?'
And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.

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Hancock's weak week and Starmer's exit strategy Apr 17, 2020

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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to focus on politics in lockdown Britain.
The pair discuss Matt Hancock's difficult seven days and the opposition's demands for an exit plan.
And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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Lockdown exit plans and shad cab rated Apr 10, 2020

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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into another week of lockdown politics.
The pair discuss the new shadow cabinet and strategies for the end of lockdown.
And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.

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