90. Why we should ban all money from politics and kids from social media (Peter Malinauskas)
Are donations the biggest evil in politics? Should children be banned from social media entirely? How much does Australia look to the UK in 2024?On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alas... Continue19 August 2024
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302. It’s Trump’s Race to Lose
Is Trump setting the stage to reject another loss in November? Why did Kamala Harris sideline Josh Shapiro as her VP pick? What does it mean to be a Republican today?Join Katty Kay and Anthon... Continue16 August 2024
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301. Question Time: Iran’s retaliation, Labour “press bias” and an Olympic hangover
Is the press softer on Labour? How left-wing would a Harris/Walz government be? Was MI5 aware of crimes committed by a British agent?And how should France cash in on the Olympic hype?TRIP Plu... Continue15 August 2024
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300. Why Ukraine invaded Russia, the Musk-Trump love-in, and Rory’s visit to Afghanistan
Why is Elon Musk lashing out against Scotland’s First Minister? What are the tactics behind Ukraine’s advance on Russia? How worried should we be by China’s relationship with Serbia?Joi... Continue14 August 2024
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13 August 2024
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89. David Davis: The danger of Farage and the battle for the soul of the Tory Party
Does David Davis still think Brexit has been a success? Was he wrong on gay marriage and the death penalty? Is meritocracy in Britain now a thing of the past?Alastair and Rory are joined by f... Continue12 August 2024
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299. The Secret Behind Trump’s Silence
Has Kamala Harris chosen the right person as her running mate? Why has Donald Trump stayed quiet in response? How much do celebrity endorsements impact elections?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Sc... Continue9 August 2024
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298. Question Time: Venezuela’s fate, Hezbollah’s response, and how prisoner swaps really work
What impact have US sanctions had on Venezuela? Is Tom Tugendhat a Tory Keir Starmer? How should Hezbollah respond to attacks without risking domestic support?Rory and Alastair answer all the... Continue8 August 2024
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297. Far-right chaos, Harris’ running mate, and Bangladesh’s power vacuum
What is fuelling the far-right riots spreading across England? Who is Kamala Harris’ new running mate? Why has Bangladesh’s prime minister fled the country?Join Rory and Alastair as they ... Continue7 August 2024
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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.