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... Continue

20 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... Continue

16 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... Continue

15 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... Continue

13 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?... Continue

9 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?... Continue

9 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... Continue

8 January 2025

Posted by Alastair Campbell

115. Ben Wallace: Britain’s mistake in Ukraine, Trump vs. NATO, and visiting Iran with Jeremy Corbyn

Why do some soldiers make bad politicians? What's the West doing wrong in terms of its policy towards the Ukraine War? How can Keir Starmer turn around the public perception of his Labour gov... Continue

6 January 2025

Posted by Alastair Campbell

358. Question Time: Political translators, Boris Johnson, and politicians to watch in 2025

What are Rory and Alastair's funny translation stories? Could Boris Johnson ever have a comeback? And are there any politicians to watch out for in 2025?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer... Continue

2 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.