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442. Question Time: Trump’s Plot To Cancel The Midterms

Is Trump edging the U.S. toward military rule? Can Gaza survive famine amid total collapse? Will Ukraine resist Putin if Western backing falters? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all th... Continue

52. Tom Holland: How religion shaped politics and the Western world

Is the West more Christian than it thinks? Why are so many British prime ministers from religious backgrounds? How does the evangelical support for Donald Trump and the culture wars in the US... Continue

25 December 2023

203. Question Time: How dangerous is Giorgia Meloni?

Should Joe Biden choose a new running mate? Who is the real Giorgia Meloni? Which reality TV show would Rory and Alastair appear on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com... Continue

21 December 2023

202. How Labour should fight the election, taking on the British press, and Orbán’s future far-right axis

Who actually is Michelle Mone? Does Starmer need to be braver in how he respond to attacks from his opponents? How much power does Viktor Orbán have in the EU?Join Rory and Alastair as they ... Continue

20 December 2023

Alastair Campbell’s heroes and villains of 2023

Our diarist gives his personal rundown of who has been good – and who has been bad – over the last 12 months... Continue

20 December 2023

51. Tim Peake: Will humans colonise Mars?

What is the future of human space exploration? Will people live on Mars in our life time? Are there plans to grow human organs on the moon?British astronaut Tim Peake joins Rory and Alastair ... Continue

18 December 2023

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My eulogy to Glenys Kinnock: a great woman, a true friend

A sad day; and a sad week for the Labour family. On Tuesday, Tony Blair led the tributes at the memorial for Alan Haworth and Maggie Rae, who both died recently, within a few weeks of each other.... Continue

201. Question Time: Could the Tories remove Rishi Sunak?

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14 December 2023

200. The Israeli settler movement, Ukraine blockaded, and Putin’s perpetual power

🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅Is the West moving to a more critical place conc... Continue

13 December 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.