3 Jul 2026
550. Will Farage’s Extreme Wealth Be His Downfall?How has Farage become the highest earning MP, while still claiming to be “for the everyday Briton”? Has Farage become part of the establishment? And how much more is there to discover about Farage’s £5 million "gift"?
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.
6 Jul 2026
196. How America Talks Itself Into Endless WarsWhat does the gap between American foreign policy rhetoric and reality reveal about the failures of its military interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Iran? In an age of algorithm-driven political polarisation, can authentic political speech still break through, or has social media made Trump-style fragmentation impossible to overcome? Is Donald Trump an anomaly in American politics, or part of a recurring historical cycle - and what does this suggest about America's future?
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.
546. Keir Starmer Resigns: What Happens Next?
What does Keir’s Starmer’s exit as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party mean for the UK? After his thumping victory against Reform UK last week, will Andy Burnham face a contest or a coro... Continue
Burnham must learn the lessons of Starmer’s failure – and they start with Brexit
Be optimistic, don’t ignore the party and find new ways to cut through lies and disinformation... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: What Starmer never understood about being PM
The nature of how his landslide was won demanded more inclusive government... Continue
194. Is Putin Losing his Grip on Russia?
With war fatigue growing and polls showing increasing dissatisfaction with life in Russia, is Vladimir Putin beginning to lose control? What is really happening inside Russia today? And what is it lik... Continue
545. Burnham Beats Reform: Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
Has Andy Burnham’s huge victory against Reform in Makerfield shown the Labour Party how it can beat Farage? What does this defeat mean for the right, and how tricky will the coming months be for And... Continue
544. How Trump Is Weaponising AI and Martial Arts at the White House
Has Britain become a “vassal” state, dangerously dependent on the US for our most vital national security capabilities? What does Trump’s martial arts birthday event on the White House lawn tell... Continue
543. The Disaster Britain Still Can’t Escape and Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’
What is the true cost of Brexit? How have British and European far-right politics evolved since the historic Brexit referendum, and can liberal democracy survive it? Is it possible to see Trump’s Ir... Continue
Let’s make Farage wear Brexit like a badge of shame
In a world of chancers and charlatans, we need facts at our fingertips as vital ammunition for the battles ahead: Beating Reform and joining the EU... Continue