Podcast Episodes

Farage, migrants and racism … it’s complicated

The pod is back after its summer break! The Matts analyse Reform’s anti-immigrant policies and ask themselves how might Labour counter them? Which leads them into a discussion about what is, and what…

Published on 7 hours ago

From the archive – Zbig: the man who shaped the world

The Matts are taking a well-deserved break, so while they recharge their batteries here’s an interview from the archive to enjoy.

The Matts are joined by acclaimed author and FT journalist Edward Luce…

Published on 1 week ago

From the archive: How to grow your moral ambition, with Rutger Bregman

The Matts are taking a well-deserved break, so while they recharge their batteries here’s an interview from the archive to enjoy.

The Matts are joined by Dutch popular historian and author Rutger Breg…

Published on 2 weeks ago

From the archive: Everything humans need to know about Artificial Intelligence - with Parmy Olson

The Matts are taking a well-deserved break, so while they recharge their batteries here’s an interview from the archive to enjoy.

The Matts are joined by Bloomberg’s Parmy Olson - author of Supremacy:…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Q&A: Can sport ever be apolitical?

Today on The Two Matts podcast, Matthew d'Ancona and I again respond to your queries. After this week’s exclusive interview with Gary Lineker on Gaza, the BBC and podcasting we discuss whether sport …

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

With Sonia Sodha on the NHS trans case that will test the law

The Matts are joined by New World contributing editor Sonia Sodha to understand the bitter and consequential tribunal taking place in Fife - as nurse Sandie Peggie takes on the NHS over her treatment…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gary Lineker speaks out about Gaza, the BBC and the Daily Mail

Gary Lineker has given his first interview since leaving the BBC to The New World. The Two Matts reflect on the wide range of issues he touches on - not least his sacking from the BBC and accusations…

Published on 4 weeks ago

This week's Two Matts Q&A: Are we finally getting bolder over Gaza?

Today on The Two Matts podcast Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the government and BBC are getting bolder over Israeli actions in Gaza, why Benjamin…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rise of the far right and the resurrection of Jeremy Corbyn

Events in Epping are spreading. The Matts take a long hard look at the influence of a new strain of far right activist and how they are emboldened by the words and posts of Nigel Farage. After that -…

Published on 1 month ago

The real crime is how Labour let Farage control the narrative

Nigel Farage laid out his plans to halve crime in Britain; a combination of blithe populist (undeliverable) promises and dog-whistling lifted straight out of the MAGA playbook. The Matts pick apart t…

Published on 1 month ago