332. Rachel Reeves’ Budget: How does it affect you?
Will Labour's first budget be a success or failure for the new government? How does it compare to previous budgets? Did Rachel Reeves alter her proposals from pre-election?Rory and Alastair c... Continue31 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
331. Question Time: Murdoch or Musk — who has more power?
Why does the UK ignore Irish politics? Should Labour implement Leveson 2, and what should your 7 year-old ask a Tory MP, according to Alastair?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these ... Continue30 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
330. The US Election: One week to go
With one week to go until the US election, what media outlets can you trust? Is Australia immune to the populist wave that seems to be sweeping Europe? What do the elections in Austria and Ge... Continue29 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
104. Timothy Snyder: How will the US election result impact Ukraine?
What can European history teach us about the potential outcome of conflicts around the world? What effect will the results of the US election have on Ukraine? Will America always be a democra... Continue28 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
329. Question Time: Technology, privacy, and the battle for the NHS
Will disability benefits ever be means tested? Could cross party collaboration fix the national health crisis? And how are Alastair and Rory staying humble post-tour?Join Rory and Alastair as... Continue24 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
328. Could Russia interfere in the US election?
Will the killing of the Hamas leader change the course of the war in Gaza? What is Labour’s plan for the NHS? Could Elon Musk be found guilty of buying votes? Join Rory and Alastair as they... Continue23 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
103. Archbishop of Canterbury: Faith, mental health, and the future of the Church
What does the Archbishop of Canterbury suggest for bridging divides in conflict zones? What are the Church doing about declining spirituality? How was it leading the country through the death... Continue21 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
327. Question Time: What does peace look like in the Middle East?
What is the point of the House of Lords today? Does Elon Musk have presidential ambitions? How bad do Downing Street comms have to get before Alastair steps in?Join Rory and Alastair as they ... Continue17 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
326. Labour’s first 100 days, the Tory leadership race, and Japan
How have the first 100 days of the new Labour government gone? Who will be the next leader of the Tory party? What is happening in Japanese politics right now?Join Rory and Alastair as they a... Continue16 October 2024
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.