466. Crisis Hits the BBC: Is this a Coordinated Attack?
Why have the BBC’s Director General and Head of News both suddenly resigned? Is this an internal 'coup' at the BBC or a 'concerted' attack by its usual enemies? How is American-style polari... Continue10 November 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The malign right can’t be allowed to destroy the BBC
Panorama made mistakes but this ‘scandal’ is the work of populists trying to control the airwaves. They won’t rest... Continue
10 November 2025
161. Putin, Trump, and 500 Years of Resisting Russia (Radek Sikorski)
What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s? How will the war in Ukraine come to an end? Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we... Continue10 November 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Murdoch’s Succession Battle and the Fight for Fox News
What are the key differences between Murdoch's children, particularly Lachlan and James? How do the internal family conflicts of the Murdochs mirror the TV show Succession? What will Rupert M... Continue7 November 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
465. Andrew’s Disgrace, Newsnight, and a Centrist Win in the Netherlands (Question Time)
How much transparency should we demand from the monarchy? Do the latest Dutch results show that populism is fracturing, or simply mutating? And, did Xi embarrass Trump? __________ Join Ror... Continue6 November 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
464. Labour’s Tax Timebomb, Climate Backsliding, and Sudan’s Forgotten War
Is this the Budget that breaks Labour, or can Reeves walk the tightrope? Why does the general public increasingly think we’re overreacting to climate breakdown? Why aren’t Elon Musk’s p... Continue5 November 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Elon Musk’s role in funding fascism
What Musk calls free speech, I call the promotion of fascism. The Tesla CEO needs to leave our politics alone... Continue
5 November 2025
The Monster He Made: Murdoch, Trump, and the Price of Power
What was the nature of the relationship between Fox News and Donald Trump? What, or who, caused Rupert Murdoch's marriage to Wendi Deng to end? What were the consequences of Fox News promotin... Continue3 November 2025
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.