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
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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
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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... Continue6 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... Continue2 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
357. Political New Year’s resolutions, Elon Musk, and what happens next in Taiwan?
What should Labour’s new year resolution be? How worried should we be about Elon Musk? Could China move on Taiwan in 2025? Join Rory and Alastair in this New Year's Day special episode to h... Continue1 January 2025
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114. The future of Wales (Eluned Morgan)
How did Morgan’s upbringing as the daughter of a priest set her off on a path to become Welsh First Minister? What does a former member of the European Parliament think happened with Brexit... Continue30 December 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
356. Georgia, Russia, and the fight for democracy – An interview with the President of Georgia
Will Georgia’s President accept the inauguration of her successor on the 29th of December? If she does, will Georgia be handed over to Russia? Is there a way back to Europe for the country?... Continue27 December 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.