12 Feb 2026
500. Japan, China, and the Fight for Taiwan (Question Time)Are Japan and China closer to conflict over Taiwan, after the landslide victory for Japan's 'Iron Lady', Sanae Takayichi? Does Trump’s crumbling American-Hispanic vote explain his extreme reaction to Bad Bunny's historic, Spanish-only Super Bowl performance? Is the Winter Olympics a sign sport is the only thing that can make us feel good right now?
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.
9 Feb 2026
175. Ex-Director of GCHQ: China, Russia, and the Threats Facing the UK (Jeremy Fleming)Do Russia or China represent a bigger risk to UK national security? Why are we underestimating the threat posed by cybercriminals? Who holds the real power - ministers or spies?
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.
422. Things Can Only Get Better? Starmer’s Stormy First Year
What have the Labour government achieved since the general election one year ago? What are the hardest challenges Keir Starmer must face? How has Donald Trump monetised the Presidency of the ... Continue
141. The President of Cyprus: Iran, Israel, and the Cyprus Issue (Nikos Christodoulides)
What role does Cyprus play in the Middle East conflicts? How can Europe and the United Kingdom strengthen their relations during this tumultuous time? How can governments fight corruption? ... Continue
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