The Two Matts

By: The New European
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  • 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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Episodes
  • Bombing Russia and should Allison Pearson go straight to jail?

    Bombing Russia and should Allison Pearson go straight to jail?
    Nov 18 2024

    What does Joe Biden’s move to permit the use of US missiles against Russian territorial targets mean for the war in Ukraine and the security of Europe? Also - what does the interminable Allison Pearson saga tell us about free speech in the UK? Enjoy!


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    38 mins
  • Q&A: Rory, Donald and Bob Too

    Q&A: Rory, Donald and Bob Too
    Nov 17 2024

    The Matts tackle Rory Stewart's optimistic predictions and why hope alone isn't a strategy. They delve into Elon Musk's influence on politics and the uniqueness of Trump's second presidency. The discussion then inevitably shifts to Brexit, and then takes a turn into dinner with Bob Geldof. With the Best Sweetcorn Ever. Enjoy!


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    27 mins
  • Why we’re not confused about Justin Welby

    Why we’re not confused about Justin Welby
    Nov 15 2024

    The full horror of sexualised abuse in the Church of England has claimed the scalp of Archbishop Justin Welby. Was he the victim of a witch hunt; a man forced out of office by unfair pressure as many seem to think? No, say the Matts. And there’s a CONTENT WARNING on this episode: some of the ghastly abuse suffered by victims of John Smyth is discussed, as is the wider issue of child abuse in other churches including the Roman Catholic Church. Also - what difference does the interlude between Trump’s first and second term make? A lot think the Matts. Find out why!


    Content warning: discussion of abuse


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    38 mins

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