The Two Matts
The New WorldJoin 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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 671 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||
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The Matts react to the simply extraordinary speech Nigel Farage made today - quitting his Clacton seat in order to fight a by-election to “let the people decide” his political future. What is going on in his head? What precipitated this crisis? How s... more
The Matts get stuck into listener questions including: should England get a new capital city? Is Andy Burnham chippy? Why isn’t Nigel Farage paying tax on his £5 million gift? How do we promote the humanities? How do we fix universities? And what do ... more
The Matts discuss the founding principles behind Andy Burnham’s emerging strategy for a “circuit break” in how politics works in the UK. Why is he obsessed with the idea of place? Why does it make so much sense as a corrective to the way Westminster ... more
The Matts answer listener questions including: What should be on Andy Burnham’s to-do list? How do the Brexit villains get away with it? Is Nigel Farage losing the plot? Should we criminalise climate crisis denial? Has Giorgia Meloni won us over? And... more
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- Disappointing argument about Artemis
I'll take the optimism right now over cynicism and pessimism. I think its more healthy. Generally a worthwhile listen but sometimes seems badly informed. The Artemis episode was like listening to a bad prolonged argument with my other half and a lots of statements about the programme were plain wrong. I'm unsubscribing for a period
Apple Podcasts2Adrian1423
United Kingdom3 months ago - Decent podcast…terrible audio
Lively discussion but something has changed of late and the sound quality is terrible. Matt d’Ancona sounds muffled and barely audible. Can you fix this asap?
Apple Podcasts2uncletupeloUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Worth a listen
If only to know how highly informed and educated people end up in the cul-de-sac of confusion searching for meaning and clarity. Unintentionally amusing.
Apple Podcasts3❤️Radio4Comedy
Netherlands4 months ago - D’Ancona Drivel
The most oppressed muddled thinking I have ever heard.
Apple Podcasts1❤️Radio4ComedyNetherlands5 months ago - A PSA test is not definitive.
Matt Ancona paints a disappointing picture of himself. Dismissing compassion is desperately sad and he seems to lack any depth of feeling towards a very young person who was deeply misguided. Owning the problem is our responsibility.
Apple Podcasts2gsbfjbUnited Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #47 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #101 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Indonesia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |  Belgium/News/Politics |
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This program centers on UK politics, media, and cultural commentary, driven by sharp banter between two veteran hosts. Episodes frequently dissect leadership dynamics, party strategy, media behavior, and policy debates, while sprinkling broader cultural observations. Notable strengths include high-caliber debates with guests ranging from researchers and authors to public figures, and a knack for turning current events into long-form, idea-driven conversations. The show often blends rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy principled argument, insider context, and candid assessments of political trends. A few standout formats include deep-dive specials, Q&A sessions, and cross-topic episodes ... more
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1. Mark in Slough
2. Tommy in Fleetwood
3. Francine in Alderley Edge
4. Tinfoil Tim in Peckham
5. Shuab Gamote
6. Misan Harriman
7. Phil Tinline
8. John Kampfner
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