# The Two Matts Q&A: Oscars, Oakeshott, China and centrism

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Podcast: [The Two Matts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-two-matts-1119331)
Published: 2026-03-15T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-new-european-podcast/episodes/the-two-matts-qa-oscars-oakeshott-china-and-centrism
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## Resource

The Matts answer listener questions including on Isabel Oakeshott’s hypocrisy, China’s century, the death of centrism, the rule of law, the future of the Telegraph and their tips for tonight’s big Oscar night in Hollywood. Enjoy! Produced by Matt Withers OFFER:  Get  The New World  for just £1 for the first month. Head to  https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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