11 June 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
540. The Untold Iran Crisis, Henry Nowak, and Farage’s Politics of Rage
As Trump’s Iran disaster continues, are we facing a full-blown energy and economic crisis in the UK and beyond? Why are politicians refusing to be honest about the real cost of the Iran crisis? What... Continue10 June 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: My journey to see what makes the Finns so happy
The Nordic nation has been named the ‘happiest country in the world’ for the last eight years. Why?... Continue
10 June 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
192. Are We On The Brink Of World War III? (Odd Arne Westad)
How similar is today's world to the months before the outbreak of World War I? Could Taiwan, India-China tensions, or an unforeseen crisis be the spark that sets the world ablaze? Are our leaders too ... Continue8 June 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
539. Embezzlement, the Mandelson Texts, and Hasan Piker’s UK Ban
What does the SNP embezzlement case reveal about how scandal-ridden British politics is? Is the banning of prominent left-wing American commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur a sensible decision or a... Continue4 June 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
538. The Pope’s AI Warning and Alastair Reacts to Blair’s Attack
Is Pope Leo’s encyclical the most important contribution to the AI debate so far, and is he doing more to hold Silicon Valley to account than any Western government? What did Alastair say to Tony Bl... Continue3 June 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: My airport row with a Trump supporter
It started badly – and when he said the UK was unreliable, I lost it... Continue
3 June 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
191. Is It Already Too Late to Control AI? (Anthropic Co-Founder, Jack Clark)
Why is one of AI's most powerful insiders scared of what he's building? Who's really in charge of the technology reshaping our world? Is it too late for governments to regulate it? Rory and Matt Clif... Continue1 June 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Who Funds Reform? The Missing Millions
Who is the secretive billionaire bankrolling Reform — and what does he want? How did a brand new party raise and spend £17 million with no public explanation? As Farage inches toward power, who's r... Continue29 May 2026
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.