19 Dec 2025
Will AI Take Our Jobs? (Ep 2)Is AI a genuine productivity revolution, or just another tech bubble? Are any jobs safe from the advent of AI? And, can the UK harness the innovation, or will it fall behind?
The Rest Is Politics
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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15 Dec 2025
166. John Swinney: An Independent Scotland Is An Open ScotlandWhat is the future of the Scottish independence movement? How does the SNP rebuild trust and support for independence after a series of bruising scandals? Why did the Scottish First Minister feel disrespected by a series of Conservative Prime Ministers?
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.
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391. Trump vs. the World: Global Trade War
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390. Question Time: India’s moment, Qatargate, and do young brits want a dictator?
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389. Trump, Vance, and How the US Invades Greenland
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127. Donald Trump vs American Freedom: Who Wins? (Moises Naim)
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