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Alastair Campbell and Mishal Husain with the book Persevilience, The New World

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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

292. Question Time: China’s army in Europe, Just Stop Oil behind bars, and Andrew Tate

Where do you stand on Just Stop Oil protestors being sentenced? What could come of China’s military drills in Belarus? What drives young men towards Andrew Tate? Rory and Alastair answer al... Continue

25 July 2024

The Rest Is Politics

Posted by Alastair Campbell

291. The Rise of Kamala Harris

How much do you really know about Kamala Harris? Why isn't Venezuela the Saudi Arabia of Latin America? Should we view Rwanda differently to other autocratic regimes?Join Rory and Alastair as... Continue

24 July 2024

The Rest Is Politics

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell’s diary: Biden’s long-awaited decision is game-changing

The ‘Trump can’t lose’ rhetoric now, at last, has some serious competition... Continue

24 July 2024

The New World

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290. JOE BIDEN DROPS OUT

What happens next as Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 US presidential race? Should the Democrats have an open convention? Would Kamala Harris be able to take on Donald Trump? Rory and Alasta... Continue

22 July 2024

The Rest Is Politics

Posted by Alastair Campbell

86. Nick Clegg: Coalition, Cameron, and Chaos (Part 1)

What closed-doors conversations led to the 2010 coalition? What were the coalition years like? How did it all go wrong for the Liberal Democrats in 2015? Rory and Alastair are joined by Nick ... Continue

22 July 2024

Leading

Posted by Alastair Campbell

289. The Week Trump Won?

What does Trump’s new running mate mean for the direction of the Republican Party? Have the Democrats given up on a 2024 win? Is there anything now that can stand in Trump’s way?Join Katt... Continue

19 July 2024

The Rest Is Politics

Posted by Alastair Campbell

289. TRIP US: The Week Trump Won?

What does Trump’s new running mate mean for the direction of the Republican Party? Have the Democrats given up on a 2024 win? Is there anything now that can stand in Trump’s way?Join Katt... Continue

19 July 2024

The Rest Is Politics

Posted by Alastair Campbell

288. Is Labour’s King’s Speech bold enough?

What legislation did Keir Starmer's government put forward in the state opening of Parliament? Do the bills go far enough? Where does Labour go from here? Alastair is joined by Robert Peston ... Continue

18 July 2024

The Rest Is Politics

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.

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