421. The Real JD Vance: The Power Behind The Man (Part 2)
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... Continue27 June 2025
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420. Question Time: The History of Iran vs. the West
How much do you really know about the geopolitics of Iran and the Middle East? Have British MPs made a mistake with the Assisted Dying Bill? What does the King say when he meets politicians? ... Continue26 June 2025
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419. What next for Trump, Israel, and Iran? | Peace vs. Regime Change
Has Trump really helped agree peace between Israel and Iran, and how long will it last? Were last night's strikes from Iran on a US base merely performative? How real is the chance of Supreme... Continue24 June 2025
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140. The Next Prime Minister of France? Gabriel Attal on Macron, Le Pen, and Israel-Iran
Why has Macron become so unpopular? Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran? Why can’t the French and the English coordinate to st... Continue23 June 2025
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140. The Next President of France? Gabriel Attal on Macron, Le Pen, and Israel-Iran
Why has Macron become so unpopular? Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran? Why can’t the French and the English coordinate to st... Continue23 June 2025
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418. Trump Bombs Iran: What Happens Now?
Why has the US entered the Israel-Iran war? Is this the beginning of a wider war? What does this all mean for the world? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. ... Continue22 June 2025
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417. The Real JD Vance: America’s Next President? (Part 1)
Will JD Vance be America's next president, or its first king? What explains his journey from vehement never-Trumper to Trump’s Vice President and heir apparent? How far will he go in the pu... Continue20 June 2025
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416. Question Time: What the Head of MI6 Really Does
What does the murder of politicians in Minnesota tell us about the state of American politics? What is the newly appointed Chief of MI6 going to know about the world? Is there a more divisive... Continue19 June 2025
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415. Iran, Israel and Trump: War in the Middle East
Are we heading for all-out war between the US, Netanyahu and the Iranian regime? Is the West betraying international law in its support of Israel's pre-emptive strikes on Iran? Why did Starme... Continue18 June 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.