136. Question Time: Johnson vs. Stewart, protests in Serbia, and are think tanks actually influential?

Did John Major lose in 1997, or did Tony Blair win? Would building on golf courses in London solve the housing crisis? How useful is the Freedom of Information Act? Hear the answers to these ... Continue

1 June 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

135. Spanish politics explained and a deep dive into AI

Artificial Intelligence: is it the future of humanity, or the beginning of the end? Rory and Alastair take a deep dive into the subject and the political complications of advancing technologi... Continue

31 May 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Depressed young main on the edge of despair.

For every step forward on mental health, the government seem determined to take us two steps back

Four Prime Ministers ago, when Theresa May stood outside 10, Downing Street and promised to address "burning injustices" the fact that she included mental health among them suggested the issue was h... Continue

29 May 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

20: Jonathan Powell: How to negotiate with terrorists

The role of Downing Street Chief of Staff was created for him, and he was the only senior advisor to last the whole period of Tony Blair's premiership - but who is the real Jonathan Powell, a... Continue

29 May 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

134. Question Time: Solving sewage, building on the Green Belt, and the most intimidating person in politics

Should we start building on the Green Belt? Is there a fun side to politics? Why don't ministers resign anymore without being pushed?Tune in to hear Rory and Alastair discuss all this and mor... Continue

25 May 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

133. Suella’s speeding, Japan in focus, and what’s the point of the G7?

How was the G7 formed, and what is the point of it today? What will the consequences be for Suella Braverman following her speeding scandal? How does religion influence politics?Join Alastair... Continue

24 May 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

19: Leo Varadkar: Ireland’s Taoiseach on NATO, China, and Joe Biden

How does the Irish Taoiseach feel about Brexit? Would Leo Varadkar consider himself a Tory in the English parliamentary system? Does Ireland have a problem with alcohol?Leo Varadkar speaks to... Continue

22 May 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

But What Can I Do? (Extract)

Have you heard? Alastair has written a book! 'But What Can I Do?' is out now.As a Friday bonus, here's an extract from the audiobook version for you to enjoy.To hear the whole audiobook, you ... Continue

19 May 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

132. Question Time: How to reform prisons, Macron vs. Clinton, and what is the Privy Council?

Was Hillary Clinton arrogant in her comments about Emmanuel Macron? What's the best way to reform UK prisons? How much do you know about sporrans?Tune in to hear Rory and Alastair discuss all... Continue

18 May 2023

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.