21 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
98. Nate Silver: Can we predict who will win the 2024 US election?
Who is going to win the 2024 election? What is the relationship between playing professional poker and betting on politics? Why has Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump? Alastair and Rory are joi... Continue16 September 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
316. Why Kamala Harris Still Has a Problem
What does Kamala Harris need to do next? How would Republicans react to a Trump loss? Would Harris ever debate Trump on Fox News?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these... Continue13 September 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
315. Question Time: Should we fine people for missing doctor’s appointments?
Is conflict brewing on the Horn of Africa? Should we fine people for missing hospital appointments? And, why do escalators pose an existential threat to Alastair? Join Rory and Alastair as th... Continue12 September 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
314. Trump stumbles – but did Harris miss her chance?
Will Tuesday’s US presidential debate be remembered as a turning point in the campaign? Why was Donald Trump so off-message? Did Kamala Harris miss the chance to destroy the MAGA movement o... Continue11 September 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
314. Trump stumbles – but did Harris see him off?
Will Tuesday’s US presidential debate be remembered as a turning point in the campaign? Why was Donald Trump so off-message? Did Kamala Harris miss the chance to destroy the MAGA movement o... Continue11 September 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: At home with Michel Barnier
In 2023, we visited the Barniers at home. I would never have predicted that a year later he’d become Macron’s prime minister... Continue
11 September 2024
313. Why Starmer needs to be unpopular
Can Labour make the unpopular popular? Will any change come from the Grenfell inquiry? How worrying is China’s influence in Africa? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions... Continue10 September 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
97. How to fight fake news and strengthen democracy (Audrey Tang)
Is technology destroying democracy, or can it be used to strengthen it? How did Taiwan improve public trust in politicians by 60%? Could the NHS be transformed by digital consultaions for the... Continue9 September 2024
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.