17: Gerry Adams: The Troubles, Margaret Thatcher, and the IRA
How much do you know about Thatcher's back channels with Irish republicans during the Troubles? What are Gerry Adams' emotions towards the 1984 Brighton hotel bombing, looking back now in 202... Continue8 May 2023
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128. Local Elections: Who’s the real winner?
Was this a win for Starmer? Or should he be disappointed? What does this tell us about next year's general election?Alastair and Rory have hit the emergency pod button - listen now to hear Th... Continue5 May 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
4 May 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
126. King Charles III’s coronation, the geopolitics of net-zero, and the power of oracy
This Saturday May 6th, the UK will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. But what is the political impact of such an event? And what is the relevance of the monarchy today? Rory and A... Continue3 May 2023
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16: Tony Blair: Taking insults, swallowing pride, and negotiating with both sides
How was peace achieved in Northern Ireland? What was it like speaking to the IRA, loyalist paramilitary groups and victims simultaneously? Who were the most important individuals involved in ... Continue1 May 2023
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125. Question Time: Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?
Will Alastair ever stand as an MP? What's going on with Rupert Murdoch at Fox News? How prevalent is nepotism in UK politics?Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this epis... Continue27 April 2023
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124. Politicians vs. civil servants, evacuating Sudan, and Diane Abbott
What does Dominic Raab's resignation tell us about the battle between civil servants and ministers? How did Rory lead an evacuation during his time in Iraq? What next for Diane Abbott?Tune in... Continue26 April 2023
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15: Hillary Clinton: Fighting Putin, the Return of Trump, and the Killing of Osama Bin Laden
Will Donald Trump return to the White House? What happened behind the scenes during the killing of Osama Bin Laden? How should we combat the insidious effect of technology and social media on... Continue24 April 2023
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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.