9 May 2026
Divided or Dependent? The Real Gen Z StoryAre the challenges faced by Gen Z unique or have we seen them before? Do workplaces need a Gen Z strategy, or is there something bigger at play? And, why does it feel like young people's attitudes are becoming more traditional?
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.
4 May 2026
187. Yanis Varoufakis: How The 2008 Crisis Revived Far-Right PopulismWas the 2008 financial crisis as consequential as the 1929 Wall Street Crash? How did it pave the way for Trump, Brexit, and the rise of the far-right across Europe? Will the economic damage caused by Trump’s war with Iran outlast the conflict itself?
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.
The malign right can’t be allowed to destroy the BBC
Panorama made mistakes but this ‘scandal’ is the work of populists trying to control the airwaves. They won’t rest... Continue
161. Putin, Trump, and 500 Years of Resisting Russia (Radek Sikorski)
What was it like for Radek Sikorski to be a refugee in the UK from communist Poland in the 80s? How will the war in Ukraine come to an end? Why is populism on the rise in Europe and how do we... Continue
Murdoch’s Succession Battle and the Fight for Fox News
What are the key differences between Murdoch's children, particularly Lachlan and James? How do the internal family conflicts of the Murdochs mirror the TV show Succession? What will Rupert M... Continue
465. Andrew’s Disgrace, Newsnight, and a Centrist Win in the Netherlands (Question Time)
How much transparency should we demand from the monarchy? Do the latest Dutch results show that populism is fracturing, or simply mutating? And, did Xi embarrass Trump? __________ Join Ror... Continue
464. Labour’s Tax Timebomb, Climate Backsliding, and Sudan’s Forgotten War
Is this the Budget that breaks Labour, or can Reeves walk the tightrope? Why does the general public increasingly think we’re overreacting to climate breakdown? Why aren’t Elon Musk’s p... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Elon Musk’s role in funding fascism
What Musk calls free speech, I call the promotion of fascism. The Tesla CEO needs to leave our politics alone... Continue
The Monster He Made: Murdoch, Trump, and the Price of Power
What 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 promotin... Continue
The Monster He Made: Murdoch, Trump, and the Price of Power (Part 4)
What 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 promotin... Continue