
The Two Matts
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Covid tiers, US poll fears and political jeers
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the government's new coronavirus tiers, the shifting of Brexit talk deadlines, an outbreak of jokes by politicians and the contents of Geri Scott's spice rack.They are joined by Peter Kellner to discuss new polling on values in the US.The Horne Section provide us with a timely musical interludeAnd, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.Produced by Matt Withers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karaoke Coffey, No-deal deadline and some hope Stateside
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to pick over another weird week on Covid-infected Planet Brexit.The pair discuss inept ministers, political soundbites and pick a New European mascot.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rumours, Definitely Maybe and The Wall
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss local lockdowns, Priti Patel's blue-sky thinking, the first US presidential debate and rumours swirling around Boris Johnson.They are joined by Kevin Cummins to discuss his new book of Britpop photography.Matt Withers speaks to pollster Deborah Mattinson about the demolition of Labour's Red Wall.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq
On September 11th 2001, as he faced incalculable losses after the terrorist attacks that day, President George W Bush made a call to his greatest international ally: British Prime Minister Tony Blair. 18 months later, Bush and Blair led a coalition into a war that went horribly wrong. David Dimbleby, one of the BBC’s best known news hosts and reporters, takes us back to those crucial 18 months. Talking to prime ministers, politicians, spies and weapons inspectors he asks how and why we came to invade Iraq. And as we experience an era of lies and mistrust - did the events of 17 years ago set the stage for the world we live in now? This is a Somethin' Else production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir, Covid and the Currant Bun
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss Keir Starmer's virtual conference speech, observance of the Covid regulations, Charles Moore and the turmeric lattes and Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!They are joined by James Felton to discuss his new book about The Sun.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson's genius move and David Cameron's pheromones
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss Boris Johnson's latest genius Brexit move, the secret diary of Sasha Swire, Grant Shapps' graffiti masterplan and the whereabouts of Gordon the Gopher.Roger Domeneghetti talks about the rise, fall and rise again of the Rubik's Cube.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Joy of Six, in a very specific and limited way
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss the government's latest announcement on socialising measures, Operation Moonshot, Lawrence Fox's Twitter travails and Trip Out To Help Out, a potential scheme for drug dealers. They speak to New European columnist Michael White about the government's attempts to wriggle out of its international legal obligations.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back to school and the shifting Mail
Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and special guest Liz Gerard return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The trio discuss the prime minister's burgeoning in-tray, the state of the ministerial sack race, shifting sands at the Daily Mail and whether Fred Basset is funny.And there's another tricky political quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our prime ministers is missing
Richard Porritt and Matt Withers shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss Tony Abbott's appointment as UK trade envoy, the Proms culture war, the Republican National Convention, Tenet and Jacob Rees-Mogg's vellum shopping list.They are joined by James Ball to discuss the strange case of the missing prime minister.And Tim Walker analyses the election of Sir Ed Davey as the new Liberal Democrat leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trade talks, taking on Trump and tarantulas
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the incredible career of Gavin Williamson, plucky outsider Dido Harding securing the government's top pandemic job, the Beatles' best albums and smuggling ferrets.They speak to former Foreign Officer adviser Anton Spisak about the state of the EU-UK trade talks.Matt Withers talks to Inge Kjemtrup, chair of Democrats Abroad UK, about the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recession and Liz Truss' cheese obsession
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss the recession, the coverage of migrant Channel crossings, Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick and Liz Truss' cheese obsession.Matt Withers talks to actress, writer and TV presenter Emma Kennedy and journalist and Labour activist Constance Kampfner about the Liberal Democrat leadership race.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media myths, the peers list and IDS' book dissed
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss media law myths, Boris Johnson's honours list, Iain Duncan Smith's forgotten 2003 novel and Barry Gibb's new teeth.Matt Withers talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about his new book - and this week's New European print cover - Democracy For Sale.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spokespeople, Scotland and defunding the BBC
ERichard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss their applications to be the government's new £100,000 spokesperson, Grant Shapps' self-isolation and the campaign to defund the BBC.They talk to Ian Dunt about whether the battle for the Union is already lost, while Niall Griffiths gives a special musical performance of his latest column.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Russia Report and PMQs performances
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics.The pair discuss Kanye West's Million Dollar Baby offer and the notion of an 'Australia-style' Brexit deal.They talk to James Ball about the Russia Report and Matt Withers about Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer's PMQs performances.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Failing Grayling, mask madness and an ice cream dream
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss Chris Grayling's failure to win a rigged election, the Brexiteers refusing to wear masks, the government's latest advertising campaign and how Only Fools and Horses characters would have voted in the referendum.Richard talks to Fredo Rockwell about his long campaign to find out the favourite ice cream flavours of the great and good.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fourth birthday extravaganza
ERichard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, founding editor and publisher Matt Kelly and writer Liz Gerard to look back on four years of The New European.The quintet discuss how a pop-up paper has made it this far, the future of progressive politics, when the right time is to launch a rejoin movement and why you should buy an anonymous subscription for a Brexiteer. Plus a special guest appearance from you - the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building, beer and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss Boris Johnson's 'build build build' speech, the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the creative industries, whether they intend to return to the pub and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare.Matt Withers talks to Andrew Adonis about his new biography of Ernest Bevin.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four years of Brexit, and what have we learned?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss what we've learned after four years of Brexit, Richard Desmond's Dockside debacle, Matt Hancock's faltering attempts to contact Apple and Steve's idea for a new prime-time detective drama - Test, Track and Trace.Matt Withers talks to Florence Hallett about the life of the photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skilful Rashford leaves government dizzy and culture war declared
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair talk Marcus Rashford's successful school meal campaign, the culture wars, u-turns, Tim Tams and Vladimir Putin's special disinfected tunnel.Matt Withers talks to Charlie Connelly about the life of the author Phillis Wheatley.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Statues, EU face-off and bubbles bursting
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair tackle statue removals, the EU's tough talk on a deal and ask 'how long Boris Johnson has got left in Number 10?' And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnson struggles, America burns and no-deal looms
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cummings' chaos and EU stalemate
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Woes for front bench and Brexit spat
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SPECIAL EDITION: Andrew Adonis interviews Kevin Rudd
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comms chaos and yet more Farage nonsense
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lockdown lifting and your questions
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big week for PM and dodgy exit plans
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starmer shines as we await PM's return
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hancock's weak week and Starmer's exit strategy
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lockdown exit plans and shad cab rated
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour reboot and virus latest
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to tackle all the political news in a world turned upside down.The pair discuss what Labour need to do once they (finally) have a new leader. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lockdown special: Boris blunders?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to talk politics - and whatever else is on their mind - as Britain goes into lockdown.The pair discuss Boris Johnson's performance so far, bid farewell to Jeremy Corbyn and there is another quiz ...And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virus sparks Brexiteer madness
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey round-up the news as coronavirus grips Britain.But it is not all doom and gloom - there is a quiz and, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outbreaks, budgets and Brexit 'heroes'
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit Britain.As the pair prepare to self-isolate they discuss the Budget and question Labour's response. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EU trade trash talking and PM goes viral
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to take another glimpse into the murky waters of Brexit.This week the pair tackle the rumbling Priti Patel row, tuck into a patriotic breakfast and preview the gig of the year - Brexit Heroes LIVE.And, of course, they crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AWOL BoJo and floody idiots
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to poke fun Brexit Britain.The pair discuss bumpy times for Priti Patel, farmers' Brexit anger and ask whether the PM should grab his wellies and head to the floods. And, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Priti vacant and Cummings' goings
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a trawl through the Brexit depths ... This week the pair tackle Priti Patel's gaffes and recap how it is going for Dominic Cummings' 'freaks and weirdos'.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reshuffle chaos, Keir quiz and PJ Masks
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey once again tackle a week of Brexit news. The pair investigate Michael Gove's mixed messages, learn more about Labour hopeful Keir Starmer and ponder why kids' TV keeps popping up in British politics.And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hacklash for Number 10 and Labour's peace plan
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to offer some respite form Brexit Britain. This week the pair delve deeper in to the row between journalists and Downing Street, look back at Brexit Day and ponder letting Labour's members have the nuke codes.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A flag waving, Farage baiting, Brexit Day special
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to offer some light on a dark day for Remainer snowflakes. The pair discuss banning the European flag, Nigel Farage's latest nonsense and ask 'what has the EU ever done for us?'And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nandy on the rise, Boris Q&A and plans for January 31
Richard Porritt, Jono Read and Steve Anglesey tackle the week on Planet Brexit.The team talk Labour, Boris Johnson's shampoo and your plans for the big day ... And, of course, they crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's wrong with Big Ben bing bong, ping pong?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the murky waters of Brexit Britain.This week the pair scratch their heads over Brexiteers' obsession with bells, Dominic Cummings and the nail-biting Labour leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What now for Remain?
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into the murky waters of Brexit. This week they are joined by New European editor Jasper Copping to discuss what happens now to the Remain cause. And, of course, they crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coping mechanisms and ungracious winners
Join Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey on the funniest Brexit podcast to discuss ways of coping with the election result. Plus: Is Rebecca Long-Bailey really the best Labour can do? And should you have mashed potatoes with your Christmas lunch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

General Election Nightmare Special: Caught Beneath A Landslide
Join Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey as they analyse Labour's catastrophic defeat, Boris Johnson's big victory and the end of Jo Swinson and ask: What happens next for Brexit and Remain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuttering Lib Dems, Struggling Labour and staggering Tories
Richard Porritt is joined by Mia Jankowicz and Jono Read for another dip in the murky pool of Brexit.The trio investigate what has gone wrong for Labour and pick apart Boris Johnson's pledges for his first 100 days.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Johnson visits the New European office!
Richard Porritt meets the prime minister and Steve Anglesey reads the polls in another edition of the funniest Brexit podcast. Plus: The worst Brexiteers of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debates, dolphins and dubious claims
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to analyse another week of Brexity electiony news.The pair flick through the manifestos, give their lowdown on the debate and, of course, crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour wipe out and soggy Tories
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to poke fun at another week of Brexit election chaos.The pair chat about Boris Johnson's response to the floods, predictions of a Labour collapse and, of course, crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campaign cock-up and magic money trees
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey delve into the Brexit election - aka the nightmare before Christmas.This week they discuss disastrous starts for both Labour and the Tories and crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.