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... Continue31 May 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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... Continue29 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... Continue29 May 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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... Continue24 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... Continue22 May 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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... Continue18 May 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
131. Erdoğan fights on, ‘Clause IV on steroids’, and the fall of military rule
What next for Turkey? How does Starmer aim to reform Labour? Why should we be paying attention to events in Thailand?Tune in to hear Rory and Alastair discuss all this and more on today's epi... Continue17 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.