272. Sunak’s betting scandal, Farage in trouble, and will Rory vote Green?

How damaging is the election betting scandal for the Tories? Do Reform UK have a women problem? Is Emmanuel Macron facing electoral oblivion?Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for the la... Continue

25 June 2024

Posted by Alastair Campbell

These bloody opinion polls are now the biggest threat to a decent Labour majority that allows them to get stuff done

I am beginning to think that the Grant Shapps' invention of a Labour 'supermajority' was not as daft as I thought at the time. Daft, I thought then, because he was effectively throwing in the towel o... Continue

21 June 2024

Posted by Alastair Campbell

271. TRIP US: Biden really losing Hispanic and Black voters?

Why are Black and Hispanic voters increasingly warming to Donald Trump? How will Trump and Biden prepare for their first debate? What is Biden’s plan to give legal status to 500,000 undocum... Continue

21 June 2024

Posted by Alastair Campbell

267. TRIP US: If Trump wins, what actually happens to America?

From killing wild horses to banning the abortion pill, join Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay as they take a deep dive into Project 2025 - the very long MAGA wish list, on today's episode of T... Continue

14 June 2024

Posted by Alastair Campbell

263. TRIP US: Donald Trump, Silicon Valley and Wall Street: Big Money’s Deal with the Devil

Why are Wall Street and Silicon Valley weighing in behind Donald Trump? Is it true that Joe Biden and Bill Ackman almost got into a fist fight? What's going on at the Mexican border?Join Katt... Continue

7 June 2024

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Political education, political education, political education … time to get serious

Pretty much anyone with a passing interest in politics, including people who weren't around at the time, are aware of Tony Blair's "Education, Education, Education" mantra. It was designed to indicat... Continue

6 June 2024

Posted by Alastair Campbell

253. TRIP US: Donald Trump vs. Keir Starmer: The end of the special relationship?

Which states will decide the US election? Why does Wall Street love Donald Trump? Could we see the end of the UK's special relationship with America? Join Anthony and Katty for episode 5 of ... Continue

24 May 2024

Posted by Alastair Campbell

250. TRIP US: Why Trump won’t go to jail

What was it like to visit Michael Cohen behind bars? Why is it almost impossible for Trump to go to jail? How many good working hours does Joe Biden have a day?Join Anthony and Katty for epis... Continue

17 May 2024

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Solutionists, with Mark Scott

Alastair Campbell on broken politics, the Iraq War, and why he’s grateful for his breakdown. ... Continue

23 April 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.