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The Two Matts

The Two Matts

By: The New World
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 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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  • The Matts’ cultural highlights of the year

    The Matts’ cultural highlights of the year
    Dec 23 2025

    2025 may have been an absolute skip fire for political progress but it was a cracker for culture. The Matts round off the year with their highlights - but what will be their joint top moment of 2025? Thank you for listening this year - the Matts return early January and wish all listeners a fabulous festive season and happy New Year!


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    36 mins
  • When are we going to take anti-semitism seriously (and actually do something about it?)

    When are we going to take anti-semitism seriously (and actually do something about it?)
    Dec 16 2025

    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 attacks? How will our politicians get ahead of what is obviously a cycle of anti-Semitic violence against Jewish communities around the world that will be repeated over and over until something fundamental shifts? Also this week - what does Trump’s reaction to the murder of Rob and Michelle Reiner tell us about the state of US politics … and does it, ultimately, open up a possible escape from the madness? Enjoy!


    Head to nakedwines.co.uk/matts to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines from our sponsor Naked Wines for £39.99, delivery included.


    OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Two Matts Q&A: Should we hand US authorities our social media history?

    The Two Matts Q&A: Should we hand US authorities our social media history?
    Dec 14 2025

    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 right to give such lengthy exposure to Nick Fuertes.


    Plus they talk about whether the UK should be able to exert conditions on a sovereign state like Argentina when it comes to defence procurement, what’s going on with the price of beef and which magazines they subscribe to. Enjoy!


    Head to nakedwines.co.uk/matts to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines from our sponsor Naked Wines for £39.99, delivery included.


    OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts

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    41 mins
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