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The Monster He Made: Murdoch, Trump, and the Price of PowerWhat was the nature of the relationship between Fox News and Donald Trump? What, or who, caused Rupert Murdoch's marriage to Wendi Deng to end? What were the consequences of Fox News promoting election fraud conspiracies after the 2020 election?
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.
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160. Michael Gove: Education, Brexit, and Trump (Part 2)What is Michael Gove's lasting legacy on education in the UK? Would he have come to his position on Brexit if it weren't for Dominic Cummings? Is Nigel Farage's Reform a better chance for the UK than Labour?
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.
421. The Real JD Vance: The Power Behind The Man (Part 2)
What do we know about the billionaire tech bros backing Vance who hate democracy? Is Vance the political face of a revolution for the super rich? Is he a voice for the Rust Belt, or an avatar... Continue
420. Question Time: The History of Iran vs. the West
How much do you really know about the geopolitics of Iran and the Middle East? Have British MPs made a mistake with the Assisted Dying Bill? What does the King say when he meets politicians? ... Continue
419. What next for Trump, Israel, and Iran? | Peace vs. Regime Change
Has Trump really helped agree peace between Israel and Iran, and how long will it last? Were last night's strikes from Iran on a US base merely performative? How real is the chance of Supreme... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Will Farage be prime minister? Really?
The media's obsession with Reform’s leader makes a disaster of Truss and Boris Johnson proportions ever more likely... Continue
140. The Next Prime Minister of France? Gabriel Attal on Macron, Le Pen, and Israel-Iran
Why has Macron become so unpopular? Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran? Why can’t the French and the English coordinate to st... Continue
140. The Next President of France? Gabriel Attal on Macron, Le Pen, and Israel-Iran
Why has Macron become so unpopular? Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran? Why can’t the French and the English coordinate to st... Continue
418. Trump Bombs Iran: What Happens Now?
Why has the US entered the Israel-Iran war? Is this the beginning of a wider war? What does this all mean for the world? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. ... Continue
417. The Real JD Vance: America’s Next President? (Part 1)
Will JD Vance be America's next president, or its first king? What explains his journey from vehement never-Trumper to Trump’s Vice President and heir apparent? How far will he go in the pu... Continue