The Two Matts

The New European

Join The New European'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 European newspaper - irreverent, witty, surprising, argumentative ... and annoying all the right people.

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Is it time for a career move for Boris Johnson?

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06/09/22 • 39 min

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey hears listeners' suggestions on what Boris Johnson's next job should be, considering 148 of his own MPs don't think he should be in the one he's in now. Then Comedian Mitch Benn joins the podcast to give his take on this, his objections to the prime minister's lack of ethical judgement and his thoughts on how Britain celebrated the Platinum Jubilee. Plus, Brendan Clarke-Smith, Nadine Dorries and David Frost all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Is the storm of Britain's civil disobedience coming?

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08/18/22 • 34 min

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey discusses the country's rising political tensions as Britain's rising temperatures appear to be halted for now before hearing listeners' suggestions on what they would get Boris Johnson as a leaving present. Journalist Zoe Williams then joins the podcast to discuss the appeal of Boris Johnson that allowed him to remain leader for so long, Liz Truss's policy priorities and how Britain will respond to the worsening cost-of-living crisis. Finally, Rishi Sunak, Nigel Farage and Priti Patel all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Q&A: Oiks, Treasury Brain & Keir's Chances

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10/22/23 • 19 min

Clarissa, Sanjay, Zack and Louise have questions - and The Two Matts have answers. Hopefully in the right order.

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"A Bunch Of Cults"

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08/11/23 • 47 min

Suella Braverman, Lee Anderson, Rishi Sunak ... are we falling into their trap by focussing on asylum seeker barges and taskforces against "dodgy lawyers" while the real story of this government's abject incompetence is ignored? And talking of absolute cults, the Two Matts say goodbye to two giants of culture - Jamie Reid and William Friedkin - and come up with their own Top 5 list of people who changed our culture forever.

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"The Caroline Lucas Interview"

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07/21/23 • 40 min

Caroline Lucas changed British politics when she became the UK’s first Green MP in 2010. Now she’s bringing her Westminster career to a close.. the Two Matts sit down with her for an extended interview about integrity in politics, why Keir Starmer needs to show more courage, and how spending time with the dying has given her a fresh perspective on life. It’s a fascinating listen with one of our most remarkable politicians.

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Looking back on '22 and forward to '23 (with Alastair Campbell, Bonnie Greer and more)

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12/21/22 • 30 min

A host of New European contributors share their highlights and lowlights of 2022 and their hopes and wild predictions for 2023. With Bonnie Greer, Will Self, Lionel Barber, Tanit Koch, Jonty Bloom, Eleanor-Longman Rood, Matt Withers and more. Producer: John Dakin

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A Royal Special: Why I'm forever linked to King Charles

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09/15/22 • 46 min

In this week’s episode, host Steve Anglesey dissects the week in politics as normal service is paused after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and, it seems, abnormal service resumes as bankers come out on top in the latest instalment of the cost-of-living crisis. Then, The New European columnist Bonnie Greer joins the podcast to discuss how, through an accident of timing, she will always be linked to King Charles, the international reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and why Princess Anne is, in fact, the hero of this news cycle. Finally, Ann Widdecombe, Tom Harwood and Nigel Farage all feature in the Hall of Shame this week. Enjoyed this episode? Let us know by tweeting @TheNewEuropean.

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Q&A: GB News, Rough Sleeping & UPFs

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03/10/24 • 23 min

Are ultra-processed foods the new cigarettes? Is there a solution to rough-sleeping? And should the fact GBNews lost £75m last year cheer us up .. or scare us even more? All this and more on the Two Matts regular Q&A episode. Enjoy!

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Q&A: Could cultural activism kill the arts and do we need electoral reform?

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06/23/24 • 29 min

In this Sunday Q&A, the Two Matts ponder the Tories newfound support for electoral reform, given their historical stance. They also take on the complexities of proportional representation, and the significance of party majorities. Also, are festivals cutting ties with sponsors like Bailey Gifford and Barclays due to activist pressure a problem and what impact will this have on the arts? Want your question answered? You can email [email protected]

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Tragicomic Trussonomics

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09/29/22 • 60 min

In this week’s new-format episode, there’s a deep-dive into the economy’s deep-dive as former Financial Times editor Lionel Barber tells Kwasi Kwarteng and Liz Truss where they went wrong. And Steve Anglesey is joined by new co-hosts Eleanor Longman-Rood and Matt Withers to talk This England - the new Boris Johnson Covid drama - and German doner kebabs. Plus the team puts more bad politicians in the Hall of Shame
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How many episodes does The Two Matts have?

The Two Matts currently has 503 episodes available.

What topics does The Two Matts cover?

The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Politics and Government.

What is the most popular episode on The Two Matts?

The episode title 'Is it time for a career move for Boris Johnson?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Two Matts?

The average episode length on The Two Matts is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Two Matts released?

Episodes of The Two Matts are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Two Matts?

The first episode of The Two Matts was released on May 12, 2017.

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