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Alastair Campbell and Mishal Husain, live at Cadogan Hall, Thursday 22nd October

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Alastair Campbell and Mishal Husain live at Cadogan Hall

He’s invented a word. He says it’s the word the world needs now. She’s going to make him explain why. Alastair joins acclaimed broadcaster Mishal Husain on stage to discuss his new book, Per... Continue

368. Trump’s Plan for Gaza

What exactly does Trump mean by "taking over" Gaza? How have others reacted to Trump's proposals? How serious is he?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in an em... Continue

6 February 2025

Alastair Campbell’s diary: How I remember John Prescott

At the late former deputy prime minister’s funeral, it became clear that Britain could do with some politicians like him today... Continue

5 February 2025

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367. Rory vs JD Vance, recording from Damascus, and Trump’s tariffs

Why are Rory and Alastair in Damascus? What’s going on with JD Vance? Has there been a twist in the German election?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.The Re... Continue

5 February 2025

119. Tommy Vietor: How Democrats can fight Trump

How did Barack Obama become President? What was Hillary Clinton's huge mistake in 2016? How corrupt really is American politics today?Pod Save America host and former Barack Obama speechwrite... Continue

3 February 2025

366. Question Time: Why do dictators bother with sham elections?

What stops billionaires spending their money in their lifetime? How can you stay engaged with politics without sacrificing mental health? Who are the hidden actors in the Israel/Gaza conflict... Continue

30 January 2025

Alastair Campbell’s diary: Finding a ray of hope in Trump’s dark new era

At Davos, Nigerian-American Salome Agbaroji's poetry urged leaders not to cower in the face of populism... Continue

29 January 2025

The New World

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365. Trump’s Mafia World Order

How many ‘early warning signs of fascism’ are we seeing in the US? Has Trump delivered a fatal blow to America’s soft power around the world? Why does Alastair admire Prince Harry and h... Continue

29 January 2025

118. Ex-Head of Mossad: Hamas, Ceasefire, and Netanyahu (Uzi Arad)

What’s the relationship between intelligence agencies and the politicians they serve? How does Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu react in a crisis? How confident should we be that t... Continue

27 January 2025

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.