26 Mar 2026
515. Starmer’s Foreign Aid Betrayal, Islamophobia & Australia’s Far Right (Question Time)Are the UK government’s aid cuts more extreme than those made under austerity and Trump? What can Britain learn from South Australia's landslide against the far-right? Have the Tories & Reform adopted a strategy of Islamophobia?
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.
23 Mar 2026
181. Ai Weiwei: China, Censorship, and Dissidence Through ArtWhy was Ai Weiwei kidnapped and held prisoner by the Chinese government? How did the 2008 Sichuan earthquake radicalise him into taking aim at the authorities through art? What’s behind Ai Weiwei’s belief that there is a serious censorship issue in the West?
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.
479. Russian Influence in Britain: How Exposed Are We?
Why are Britain’s top military and intelligence chiefs sounding the alarm about Putin’s influence and future plans? How deeply has Russia already penetrated British politics, media, and p... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: American civilisation is at risk – but I’m still going
If they check my social media posts at the border, I might well be on the first plane back, which tells you Trump’s talk about free speech is nothing but a sham... Continue
166. John Swinney: An Independent Scotland Is An Open Scotland
What is the future of the Scottish independence movement? How does the SNP rebuild trust and support for independence after a series of bruising scandals? Why did the Scottish First Minister ... Continue
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