23 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
363. The Return of Donald J. Trump
What did the inauguration tell us about how extreme Trump 2.0 is going to be? What is Netanyahu’s endgame for Gaza – peace or perpetual war? Why has Starmer launched an inquiry into the S... Continue22 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
117. Is the UN fit for purpose? (Tom Fletcher)
As the US retreats from the international stage, who is going to fill the gap? What will the ‘peace processes of the future’ look like? Who has more power, the tech giants or political le... Continue20 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
362. Question Time: Labour’s education error and Blair’s mistake on mental health
Why are students protesting in Serbia? Is Labour right to scrap financial support for Latin in state schools? What does Alastair think about Tony Blair’s comments on mental health?Join Rory... Continue16 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
361. Gaza, Israel, and Ceasefire
How can Gaza be rebuilt after any ceasefire is agreed? What are the ‘six deadly sins’ of the liberal centre? What should we make of Starmer’s AI action plan for Britain?Join Rory and Al... Continue15 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
116. Is AI the answer to human suffering? (James Manyika)
How can AI help solve global problems such as poverty, hunger, and disease? Is there a hidden dark side to this new technology? What is in store for the future of artificial intelligence?Rory... Continue13 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
360. Question Time: Assad’s People – Torture, Justice, and Forgiveness
Are the media ignoring what’s happening in Gaza? Should the UK be boycotting the cricket in Afghanistan? And, how worried should we be about democratic backsliding in Georgia and Venezuela?... Continue9 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
360. Question Time: Assad’s People – Syria, Torture, and Justice
Are the media ignoring what’s happening in Gaza? Should the UK be boycotting the cricket in Afghanistan? And, how worried should we be about democratic backsliding in Georgia and Venezuela?... Continue9 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
359. Starmer vs. Musk: Why the richest man in the world turned against the Prime Minister
What's behind Musk's spiral into the far right? Is Robert Jenrick veering into Enoch Powell territory? Is Austria on the precipice of a new form of fascism?Join Rory and Alastair as they answ... Continue8 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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.