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 | 603 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||
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The Matts explore the issues thrown up by the dreadful massacre of Jews at Bondi Beach this week. When is a protest actually an act of violence? Why do we rush to talk of securing synagogues from attack rather than address the root problem of those a... more
Matthew d’Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss the Trump administration’s demand for visitors to hand over five years’ worth of social media history, why political manifestos have got so long and whether Piers Morgan was ... more
The Matts wonder what we’ve learned since Covid … and if the reaction to the current flu outbreak is anything to go by, the answer is not much. The conversation segways into Zack Polanski and political energy. Then in part two, both Matts are united ... more
The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy document released this week is an astonishing affront to what many of us believe to be the liberal world order. The Matts are joined by New World contributing editor and columnist Paul Mason to un... more
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- Easily the best current-affairs podcast
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
Apple Podcasts5offdownasda
United Kingdoma month ago - Excellent
The pornographers episode deserves the widest possible audience. Especially us men !
Apple Podcasts5AirdBUnited Kingdoma month ago - Fighting racism in print
Open your eyes to all types of racists not just white people otherwise your editorial philosophy is merely a targeted attack on a single group and not a position of principle. This podcast never calls out any other racial group for their racist transgressions. This is a strange myopia and makes me question your motives and integrity as journalists.
Apple Podcasts1❤️Radio4Comedy
Netherlandsa month ago - Mandami discussion
Disappointing that you fall back on out of date criticism about mandami defunding the police . In July he stated’ i am not defunding the police . I am not running to defund the police .’ He has said it the past but his campaign was not in any based on this . Why was it one of the two points of discussion about his policies ? Also his transport policy is for free buses not all public transport. Poor journalism.
Apple Podcasts1576cdgUnited Kingdoma month ago - Ruined by a Zionist
Fanatical Zionist Matt keeps making excuses for Israel's actions whilst the Matt from Liverpool tries to sound liberal. Then the liberal gives up because he wants to stay friends with the racist.
Apple Podcasts1Tigerseye39United Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #53 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #104 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  France/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Saudi Arabia/News/Politics |
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Engaging in a lively examination of contemporary politics and media, the episodes feature two co-hosts who bring both wit and insights to their discussions. Topics frequently center around political dynamics in the UK, addressing figures like Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, alongside commentary on government budgets, media integrity, and the evolving landscape of political journalism. Unique aspects include their irreverent approach, particularly in critiquing mainstream narratives and fostering audience interactions through Q&A sessions. The hosts are noted for not shying away from contentious topics, encouraging vigorous debate that resonates with listeners seeking both information and entertainment.
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Recent guests on The Two Matts include:
1. Paul Mason
2. Peter Hyman
3. Shuab Gamote
4. Jo Bartosch
5. Joe Woof
6. Cynthia Miller-Idriss
7. Jonathan Freedland
8. Edward Luce
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