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167. Faith, Depression, and Finding Calm in the Chaos (Professor Mark Williams)

From Parliament to Prison, how can people find calm in chaotic environments? How does one cope with grief during the festive period? What are some successful ways to combat depression? Rory... Continue

289. The Week Trump Won?

What does Trump’s new running mate mean for the direction of the Republican Party? Have the Democrats given up on a 2024 win? Is there anything now that can stand in Trump’s way?Join Katt... Continue

19 July 2024

289. TRIP US: The Week Trump Won?

What does Trump’s new running mate mean for the direction of the Republican Party? Have the Democrats given up on a 2024 win? Is there anything now that can stand in Trump’s way?Join Katt... Continue

19 July 2024

288. Is Labour’s King’s Speech bold enough?

What legislation did Keir Starmer's government put forward in the state opening of Parliament? Do the bills go far enough? Where does Labour go from here? Alastair is joined by Robert Peston ... Continue

18 July 2024

287. Trump’s VP, Labour vs. China, and the King’s Speech

How has a man who once called Trump ‘America’s Hilter’ now become his running mate? What does a Labour government mean for UK-China relations? Will China define how Gaza will be governe... Continue

17 July 2024

Alastair Campbell’s diary: Erdoğan’s hold could be weakening

Despite the president’s propaganda machine, Turkish people appear confident that their democracy is strong enough to vote him out of office... Continue

17 July 2024

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85. Lisa Nandy: Making Britain a cultural superpower

What responsibilities will Lisa Nandy take on as the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport? Why was this the most toxic election campaign she has fought? How has the importance... Continue

15 July 2024

286. Trump Assassination Attempt: The Aftermath

Will the Trump rally shooting change the course of the US election? Are we entering an era of further political violence and polarisation? What goes on behind the scenes in the secret service... Continue

14 July 2024

285. DONALD TRUMP SHOT

Has Donald Trump’s attempted assassination won him the race? Are we descending into an era of new political violence? What can we expect from the Republican National Convention next week? ... Continue

14 July 2024

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.