27: Feargal Sharkey: Teenage Kicks, Bobby Sands, and saving our rivers
Can we reverse the damage done to our polluted rivers and seas? What was it like to write Teenage Kicks? How has Brexit hamstrung the music industry?From punk singer to political activist, Fe... Continue17 July 2023
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151. Question Time: Feargal Sharkey on water pollution, drug legalisation, and fishing
Is it too late to save our rivers? How should the government approach drug testing at festivals? Which political journalists were in attendance at George Osborne's wedding?Singer, environment... Continue13 July 2023
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150. Sunak’s path to victory, Trump’s stance on Ukraine, and the future of Palestine
Is there any way that Sunak can win the next election? Would a second Trump presidency decisively change the course of the Ukraine conflict? What's the future of Palestine in the face of Neta... Continue12 July 2023
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The NHS deserves better than this Tory government
As Labour left office in 2010, the NHS had the highest satisfaction ratings in its history. Today, ratings and morale could barely be lower... Continue
12 July 2023
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26: Francis Fukuyama: Trump, Modi, and ‘The End of History’
What was the worst political mistake in modern history? How do religious Republicans bring themselves to support Trump? Was it wrong to describe the fall of the Soviet Union as ‘The End of ... Continue10 July 2023
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148. France on fire, Thames Water troubles, and NHS privatisation
What's happening in France? How did Thames Water become saddled with debt? Are we on course for inevitable NHS privatisation? Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the main issues of the we... Continue5 July 2023
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: To undo the damage, we need to understand WHY people voted for Brexit
The key to winning Leave voters over to our side is not to tell them they were wrong, but that the liars in charge let them down. And the dial is shifting... Continue
4 July 2023
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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.