47. Liz Truss, lido politics, and Chile
How will Liz Truss operate in Number 10? Why is The Rest Is Politics banned on FCDO official phones? And what's going on in Chile?Plus foreign aid, James Cleverly, Alastair's lido lifestyle, ... Continue7 September 2022
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5 September 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
45. Question Time: BBC impartiality, books vs. newspapers, and Stewart spoofery
What shared regret do Rory and Alastair have about their time at university? Plus local journalism, bikes, John le Carré, musical instruments, rhetoric, and Rory's defence of Eton.Blackpool ... Continue1 September 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
44. Freezing bills, mental health in politics, and Rory’s new job
Are windfall taxes and freezing energy bills the best ways to deal with the cost of living crisis?Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the skyrocketing energy prices, the negative effect th... Continue31 August 2022
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43. Question Time: Margaret Thatcher, Rupert Murdoch, and Mick Lynch
At what points in their political careers did Rory and Alastair feel under the most pressure? Plus the wonders of sleep, Murdoch's subtle influence, and protest marches.Blackpool tickets - Sa... Continue25 August 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
42. Working for Truss, Blackpool with Clinton, and Sewage
Why is raw sewage being pumped into UK rivers? How easy is it to stand up to Liz Truss when she's your boss? And which former US president walked for 2 miles with Alastair in search of a McDo... Continue24 August 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
19 August 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
41. Question Time: Classified documents, Eddie Jones, and A-levels
Just how easy is it to waltz out of office with classified government documents? In the latest episode of TRIP QT, Alastair and Rory take your questions on Trump's FBI raid, Gordon Brown and ... Continue18 August 2022
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40. Salman Rushdie, the energy price cap, and Afghanistan
Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the one year anniversary of Afghanistan falling to the Taliban, the French withdrawal from Mali, the Wagner Group, how Gordon Brown lets his hair down, ... Continue17 August 2022
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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.