
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 637 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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The Matts answer your questions in their regular Sunday Q&A show, including whether their mission to see Reform fail is blinding them to the full picture, how the war in Iran is going for Donald Trump, whether Scotland’s MSPs can hack it, whether we ... more
The Matts open with a war update - the signals from Washington point to an escalation which will be devastating for the world, yet the off-ramp (as it apparently must be called) is difficult to divine.
In part two they discuss what seems to be an i... more
The Matts explore how French philosopher Jean Baudrillard was right about the nature of warfare in the 21st century - especially when applied to the unprecedented chaos unfolding in the Middle East. It is, we hope, a thought-provoking conversation wh... more
The Matts answer listeners' questions including whether or not Donald Trump has lost control of the war in Iran, why the BBC isn't covering The New World’s GB News investigation, how Tony Blair can still believe war in Iraq was right, whether we have... more
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The most oppressed muddled thinking I have ever heard.
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.
And I’ll probably listen to it another two more times. So much in there that needs to be digested slowly.
Well worth a listen or two.
Finally, this podcast starts climbing out of the basement of the bleeding obvious up to more enlightened considerations. Keep climbing lads.
Been listening since the start and am continually impressed by the quality of the discussions.
I find myself disagreeing with Mr d’Ancona a lot, especially on Isreal and sometimes wish Mr Kelly would hammer him harder for it, but a world without everyone’s opinions would be bad.
Sometimes the opinions are not left enough for me, but the intellectual and eloquent debating style of Matt d’A teaches me a lesson every single episode and I adore Matt K’s clear, to-the-point stand against unfairness... more
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The content primarily revolves around current political and social issues, with a particular focus on the intricacies of UK politics. The hosts engage in lively discussions about prominent political figures, party dynamics, media narratives, and the implications of recent events. Key topics include critiques of leadership within the Labour Party, the monarchy, and significant political controversies, such as immigration and populism. The format encourages spirited debate between the hosts, often showcasing differing viewpoints, which adds depth and entertainment value to their dialogues. Listeners can expect a mix of analysis, humor, and candid conversations that reflect the complex landscape of contemporary politics and culture.
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Recent guests on The Two Matts include:
1. Saul Klein
2. Paul Mason
3. Tom Baldwin
4. Peter Hyman
5. Shuab Gamote
6. Jo Bartosch
7. James Ball
8. Joe Woof
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