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482. A Trumpian Year, the Politics of Hope and Highlights of 2025

What surprised Rory and Alastair most about 2025? Why does Trump's presidency feel even more chaotic than expected? And who gets their vote for campaigner of the year? Join Rory and Alastair... Continue

125. Question Time: Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?

Will Alastair ever stand as an MP? What's going on with Rupert Murdoch at Fox News? How prevalent is nepotism in UK politics?Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this epis... Continue

27 April 2023

124. Politicians vs. civil servants, evacuating Sudan, and Diane Abbott

What does Dominic Raab's resignation tell us about the battle between civil servants and ministers? How did Rory lead an evacuation during his time in Iraq? What next for Diane Abbott?Tune in... Continue

26 April 2023

15: Hillary Clinton: Fighting Putin, the Return of Trump, and the Killing of Osama Bin Laden

Will Donald Trump return to the White House? What happened behind the scenes during the killing of Osama Bin Laden? How should we combat the insidious effect of technology and social media on... Continue

24 April 2023

123. DOMINIC RAAB RESIGNS

Why has Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and what does it mean for the future of the Conservative government?Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more on this eve... Continue

21 April 2023

122. Question Time: Leaking Liz Truss, the funniest person in politics, and ‘Killing Thatcher’

Is leaking a way to get ahead in politics? What did Paddy Ashdown do to Rory? Should Joe Biden run for President again? Listen as Alastair and Rory answer these questions and more…Sign up t... Continue

20 April 2023

121. Chaos in Sudan, Biden vs. Sunak, and the fall of Braverman?

Is the Special Relationship between the UK and the US falling apart? How can the world come to Sudan's aid? And is Suella Braverman finally on her last legs?Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory ... Continue

19 April 2023

14: David Miliband: The Age of Impunity

Why did David Miliband leave British politics? How did he get involved in the New Labour project? And what does he spend his time doing now?Join David as he talks to Rory and Alastair about L... Continue

17 April 2023

120. Question Time: Macron and Xi Jinping, the rise of the right, and Tony Blair vs. UFOs

Why is France trying to boost its ties with China? How do you define populism? Does Rory have any plans to present more history and travel documentaries? Rory and Alastair answer all these qu... Continue

13 April 2023

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.