128. Whips, Chaos, and secrets from Westminster (Simon Hart)
Why do the wrong people become MPs? How can we transform Westminster into a modern day workplace? How did Simon Hart’s time at The Countryside Alliance inform his politics? Rory and Alasta... Continue7 April 2025
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391. Trump vs. the World: Global Trade War
What happens next? Is this the start of a global recession? How should allies hit back?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a m... Continue4 April 2025
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390. Question Time: India’s moment, Qatargate, and do young brits want a dictator?
How should Starmer respond to the 27% of young people who would prefer to live in a dictatorship? Could India become a third power, rivalling the US and China? And, why do politicians never e... Continue3 April 2025
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389. Trump, Vance, and How the US Invades Greenland
America vs. the Arctic - is this the end for NATO? Should Marine Le Pen still be allowed to run for president? Will Australia adopt Trump-style politics, or can Albanese buck the trend?Join R... Continue2 April 2025
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127. Donald Trump vs American Freedom: Who Wins? (Moises Naim)
Is this the end of democracy in the USA? Following the election of Trump, could democracy in America die? How did Moises Naim come up with his three p’s; Populism, Polarisation, and Post-t... Continue31 March 2025
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388. Question Time: Adolescence, Mexico at a crossroads, and Carney’s Canadian momentum
How has Mexico responded to Donald Trump? Will new Netflix show Adolescence really move the dial on youth violence? How significant a factor will Trump and the US relationship be in the Canad... Continue28 March 2025
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387. Spring Statement Verdict with Economist Paul Johnson (Extract)
This episode is available in FULL to members of TRIP Plus. Sign up now at therestispolitics.comHas Rachel Reeves played it too safe, or is caution exactly what the economy needs right now? Is... Continue27 March 2025
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386. Trump’s ‘Bomb Yemen’ Group Chat
Is America now conducting ‘stag do diplomacy’? Is Turkey still a democracy? What will Rachel Reeves do in her Spring Statement?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions an... Continue26 March 2025
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126. Israel, Gaza, and the United Nations (Francesca Albanese)
What role does the UN play in the Occupied Palestinian territories? What is the responsibility of Western media when it comes to covering issues surrounding Israel and Palestine? How did Fran... Continue24 March 2025
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Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.