6 Aug 2026
The Truth About Climate Migration – It’s More Complicated Than You ThinkTo hear the whole episode and catch up on the rest of the series, which includes a deep dive into food security, water scarcity and the suppressed national security report, sign up at therestispolitics.com
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.
3 Aug 2026
200. Count Binface: Nigel Farage’s Biggest Threat?Is Count Binface really Nigel Farage's biggest threat in Clacton, and has Farage already lost by turning "me against the establishment" into a battle against a bin? Does Binface's manifesto hide serious politics beneath the comedy? Could a joke candidate ever become a serious political force?
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.
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Why John Major is right about Boris Johnson
Going forward, the less we hear from and of Johnson, the better for all of us... Continue
23: John Major: From Brixton to Downing Street (Part 1)
Why is Sir John Major a Tory? How did he make it from Brixton to 10 Downing Street? What was it like to witness the fall of Margaret Thatcher first hand?In the first of two episodes, Rory and... Continue
142. Is this the end for Boris Johnson?
In a damning report, Boris Johnson has been condemned for lying to parliament over parties held in Downing Street during the pandemic.In today's emergency bonus episode, Rory and Alastair deb... Continue
140. Johnson and Sunak at war, Sturgeon’s arrest, and the death of Silvio Berlusconi
Are we on the brink of Tory civil war? What is the legacy of Silvio Berlusconi? Why has China pivoted to Latin America?Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions and more.TRIP ... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: To go or not to go to Clacton, that is the question
BBC Question Time is marking seven years of Brexit with an audience made up entirely of 2016 Leave voters. Wish me luck...... Continue
22: Kate Raworth: Doughnut economics and thriving in balance
In the 21st century, the impact of financial and environmental crises can be felt by all. But how do we marry the nature of the economy with the ever depleting means of the planet? Rory and A... Continue