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The Rise of Rupert Murdoch: Making of a Mogul (Part 1)

Why is Rupert Murdoch considered such an influential figure? What was his childhood and family like growing up in Australia? How did he establish his groundbreaking media presence in the UK? ... Continue

303. The speech Joe Biden never wanted to give (Live from the Democratic National Convention)

How have the Democratic Party united behind Kamala Harris so quickly? What are some of the core principles of Project 2025? Was Joe Biden's farewell speech as success?Join Rory and Alastair l... Continue

20 August 2024

Alastair Campbell’s diary: Kamala Harris returns hope to America

Harris making the most of this opportunity and Trump is, frankly, floundering... Continue

20 August 2024

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Alastair Campbell’s diary: The unstoppable Kamala Harris

Harris is making the most of this opportunity while Trump is, frankly, floundering... Continue

20 August 2024

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90. Why we should ban all money from politics and kids from social media (Peter Malinauskas)

Are donations the biggest evil in politics? Should children be banned from social media entirely? How much does Australia look to the UK in 2024?On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alas... Continue

19 August 2024

302. It’s Trump’s Race to Lose

Is Trump setting the stage to reject another loss in November? Why did Kamala Harris sideline Josh Shapiro as her VP pick? What does it mean to be a Republican today?Join Katty Kay and Anthon... Continue

16 August 2024

301. Question Time: Iran’s retaliation, Labour “press bias” and an Olympic hangover

Is the press softer on Labour? How left-wing would a Harris/Walz government be? Was MI5 aware of crimes committed by a British agent?And how should France cash in on the Olympic hype?TRIP Plu... Continue

15 August 2024

300. Why Ukraine invaded Russia, the Musk-Trump love-in, and Rory’s visit to Afghanistan

Why is Elon Musk lashing out against Scotland’s First Minister? What are the tactics behind Ukraine’s advance on Russia? How worried should we be by China’s relationship with Serbia?Joi... Continue

14 August 2024

Lessons from the rise and fall, and most importantly the healing, of Bradley Wiggins. Great cyclist. Great guy. Who just made me shed a tear …

As the Olympic Games come to a spectacular end, and I look back on two wonderful weeks of sport, during which Paris seemed to have taken the same happiness pill London that swallowed three Olympiads ... Continue

13 August 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.