349. The Fall of Assad: What’s next for Syria?
Who are the Syrian rebels that have captured the capital? Why has the Assad regime collapsed so quickly? What's next for Syria, and the Middle East? Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell a... Continue8 December 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
348. Syria, Afghanistan, and The Rest Is Classified
It has been thirteen years since Bashar al-Assad triggered a civil war which would kill hundreds of thousands of people and devastate Syria. Recent events have shown just how far his rule ha... Continue6 December 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
347. Question Time: Biden’s Pardon is Unforgivable
Is Starmer right to dismiss the two million people calling for a general election? What are Georgia’s chances of EU integration? And, if they were heading up British Intelligence, how much ... Continue5 December 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
4 December 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Navalny’s daughter will haunt Putin
The 23-year-old hopes to, one day, return to Russia and hep make it a free country. She's certainly her father's daughter... Continue
4 December 2024
110. Chris Patten: Conservatism, China, and the future of democracy
As the last Governor of Hong Kong, what are Chris Patten's reflections on the city’s trajectory since the handover in 1997? How can the West improve it's relationship to China? What role do... Continue2 December 2024
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345. TRIP US: The Golden Age of Corruption
Is the United States entering a new age of corruption? Why are Democrats staying silent? What will be different about a second Trump term?This week, Anthony Scaramucci is joined by Alastair C... Continue29 November 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
344. Question Time: Should MPs vote with their conscience or constituents?
Is there anything wrong with being an isolationist government? How far has ‘woke’ been weaponised by the far-right? Will Rory ever go on reality TV? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer ... Continue28 November 2024
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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.