The Two Matts

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the grim Covid death toll, Boris Johnson's apology and the media's coverage of it, the first days of the Biden presidency and what Brexit might mean for employment rights. They are joined by barrister Kawsar Zaman to discuss his campaign to encourage people to take the Covid vaccine....

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden, media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and the Tory revolt over an anti-genocide trade deal law. They are joined by John Kampfner to explain who new German CDU leader Armin Laschet is, and Glen O'Hara to give his report card on Keir Starmer's perform...

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the Brexiteers' fury at the impounding of a ham and cheese sandwich, why the government is prepared to die in a ditch over free school meals and London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey's suggestion homeless people should save £5,000 for a house deposit.  They are joined by The New Europ...

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the Brexit deal, the Covid vaccination roll-out, Joe Biden's victory confirmation and dimly-remembered 1980s soap opera Sons And Daughters. They are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell to discuss why Remainers couldn't stop Brexit, whether it's time to campaign for Rejoin and...

In a festive special Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the cancellation of Christmas, France's closure of its border and the man from the old swimming pool posters banning petting. They are joined by Mitch Benn to hear some of his alternative Christmas songs. Plus a thorough guide to avoiding Mrs Brown's Boys on Chris...

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss how fishing quotas came to be the last threat to a Brexit deal, whether easing Coronavirus restrictions for Christmas is a good idea and ponder if there's any crossover between New European readers and people who find Mrs Brown's Boys funny. And they are joined by Liz Gerard to discus...

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss the looming Brexit deadline and the chances of no-deal, the odds of a man called William Shakespeare being the second to get the Covid vaccine and whether a chicken lasagne is truly a lasagne. They are joined by film critic Jason Solomons to talk about a new documentary about Shane Ma...

Richard Porritt and Cash Boyle return for another delve into the murky world of British politics. This week they tackle the tier votes, Tory rebels and the hope that the end might just be in sight ... And 'Cash n Burn' crowns a truly hideous villain.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss England's return to a vale of tiers, the government's spending review and Rishi Sunak's chances of making it to Number 10. They are joined by Suna Erdem to talk about Turkey's very own Dominic Cummings and what his departure might mean for the country's future. And Cash examines the c...

Richard Porritt, Matt Withers and Cash Boyle return to shine a light on another week in politics. The trio discuss Dominic Cummings' theatrical departure from Downing Street, Jeremy Corbyn's continued estrangement from the Parliamentary Labour Party, the latest in the tortured Brexit negotiations and what we may or may not be allowed to do this Christmas. They are joined by film writer Richard Luc...

Richard Porritt and Matt Withers return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss Joe Biden's presidential victory and what on earth is going on behind the doors of 10 Downing Street. They are joined from Scotland by pro-independence writer and legal academic Andrew Tickell to assess the state of the polls ahead of next year's Holyrood election. Journalist Cash Boyle explains...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the turbulent US presidential election, the latest in the Brexit negotiations, Rory Stewart's excoriating book review, Gogglebox bias and British-shaped deals. They are joined by comedian and New European columnist Mitch Benn to take a detailed look at matters Stateside. And, of course, another...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics - this time in the US. They have an all-star commentator roll-call to preview next week's showdown between Joe Biden and likely Armageddon, with James Ball, Bonnie Greer and John Kampfner all sharing their thoughts. Back in the UK, the pair discuss the latest tier restrictions and the free school meals fiasco, p...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss the latest coronavirus restrictions, the state of the Brexit talks, Angela Raynor's unparliamentary language and Rudy Giuliani's trouser-tucking technique. They are joined by Liz Gerard to discuss how the Daily Star has outshone its tabloid rivals over the pandemic. Charlie Connelly talks about...

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 interlu...

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.

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 W...

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. Ta...

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 A...

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 crow...

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 inte...

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.

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...

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 Kjem...

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...