The Rest Is Politics

12 Dec 2025

How Will AI Change The World? (Ep 1)

How will AI reshape the way we live, earn, and design our lifestyles over the next decade? With investment in AI increasing a billion fold the last 12 years – is this a gold mine or a classic bubble? And why is so little attention being paid to this issue? 

Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world – former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart – join forces from across the political divide.

Leading

8 Dec 2025

165. Anna Wintour: Culture, Influence, and the Power of Decisive Leadership

Why should everybody get fired at least once? As the former Editor-in-chief of American Vogue, how does Anna Wintour use fashion as a cultural and economic force? Why is Anna’s leadership style defined by the speed of her decision making? 

Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world’s biggest names – from both inside and outside of politics – about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.

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How Will AI Change The World? (Ep 1)

How will AI reshape the way we live, earn, and design our lifestyles over the next decade? With investment in AI increasing a billion fold the last 12 years – is this a gold mine or a class... Continue

478. Farage’s Crypto Megadonor and the Graduate Jobs Disaster (Question Time)

Why has a crypto billionaire living in Thailand donated £9 million to Nigel Farage's party, Reform UK? With a graduate jobs crisis in full swing and rising debt, what are the prospects for y... Continue

477. How Trump’s Security Strategy Destroys The Old World Order

Has Trump's 2025 National Security Strategy officially upended 80 years of American foreign policy? Why does it warn of Europe's "civilisational erasure" while downplaying threats from its tr... Continue

Alastair Campbell’s diary: Our politicians should be more like Peter Malinauskas

On political funding and social media, Malinauskas has shown real leadership. Our government should take note... Continue

165. Anna Wintour: Culture, Influence, and the Power of Decisive Leadership

Why should everybody get fired at least once? As the former Editor-in-chief of American Vogue, how does Anna Wintour use fashion as a cultural and economic force? Why is Anna’s leadership s... Continue

476. Polanski’s Problem, Westminster’s Russia Blind Spot, and Justice Without Juries? (Question Time)

Are the Greens selling an economic vision they can’t explain? Should Britain ditch juries in some trials? And, how far has Russian influence seeped into UK politics? Join Rory and Alastair... Continue

475. The Budget Backlash – and Trump’s Plan to Profit from Peace in Ukraine

Is the media too negative about Reeves and Starmer, or are they simply out of ideas? What has the relentless Budget turmoil and fallout done to already low levels of trust in the Government? ... Continue

Alastair Campbell’s diary: Where is Reform’s money coming from?

Real journalists would want to know whether any of the party's finances came in rouble form... Continue