97. How to fight fake news and strengthen democracy (Audrey Tang)
Is technology destroying democracy, or can it be used to strengthen it? How did Taiwan improve public trust in politicians by 60%? Could the NHS be transformed by digital consultaions for the... Continue9 September 2024
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312. Is America Ready for Gun Reform?
How has Donald Trump tied him self in knots over abortion? Why is there a growing gender divide in politics? Has Kamala Harris reached the end of her honeymoon period?Join Katty Kay and Antho... Continue6 September 2024
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311. Question Time: Should Labour ban smoking?
Is Brazil right to suspend X? Why have the press been calling our Deputy PM ‘Angela Raver’? And what is the history of No. 10’s Larry the Cat? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all ... Continue4 September 2024
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310. The rise of Germany’s far-right
Who will be the next French Prime Minister? How serious is the threat of Germany’s far right? Should school inspections scrap single-word reviews? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all ... Continue4 September 2024
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96. Frank Luntz: The World’s Most Prolific Pollster
Can a pollster be apolitical? What issues are the American people most interested in Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tackling? How can politicians communicate their message most effectively? R... Continue2 September 2024
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1 September 2024
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308. Question Time: Can you be friends with someone you totally disagree with politically?
Why have so many kids been excluded from school since the pandemic? How should the world respond to the ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan? And how can we stay friends with political enemi... Continue1 September 2024
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307. Starmer put to the test, Modi’s visit to Ukraine, and tragedy unfolds in Sudan
Does Starmer have a plan to fix the UK? Why did Modi visit Ukraine? What is really happening in Sudan and when will it receive more coverage in the international media?Rory and Alastair answe... Continue1 September 2024
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95. DNC Special: An alternative view from a Trump supporter (David Urban)
What did a Trump supporter make of the Democratic National Convention? Does Donald Trump have any friends? What message did the DNC send to those who don't support Kamala Harris?Alastair is j... Continue27 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.