Introducing: The Rest Is Science
2 December 2025
Podcast
27 June 2025
What do we know about the billionaire tech bros backing Vance who hate democracy? Is Vance the political face of a revolution for the super rich? Is he a voice for the Rust Belt, or an avatar for Silicon Valley?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in Part 2 of their first ever miniseries, The Real JD Vance, exclusively for members of The Rest Is Politics Plus.
Claim your FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com.
Writers: Callum Hill, Evan Green
Social Producer: Celine Charles
Video Editor: Josh Smith
Assistant Producers: Evan Green, India Dunkley
Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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