14 Aug 2025
437. Question Time: Farage vs Corbyn: The UK’s Next Prime Minister?Is Starmer too afraid to take on Farage? What does Germany’s turn away from Israel signal? And, how much should kids know about geopolitics?
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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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11 Aug 2025
147. I Thought It Was a Prank – Then I Was Chancellor: Jeremy Hunt (Part 2)What was it like to be handed the reins to the economy following the Liz Truss mini-budget collapse? How did Jeremy Hunt feel fighting an election that he knew the Conservatives would lose? How would Thatcher have dealt with Trump?
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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Alastair Campbell’s diary: The unwelcome return of the Brexit grifters
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322. Israel vs Hezbollah: Iran’s next move
What does the killing of Hezbollah’s leader mean for the Middle East? Who will be Labour’s next cabinet secretary? How did the far right win in Austria? Join Rory and Alastair as they ans... Continue
100. Anne Applebaum: Corruption, Populism, and Ending the War in Ukraine
What constitutes an autocratic state? How did populism come to dominate global politics from 2012-2014? When and how will the war in Ukraine end? On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Ala... Continue
321. Question Time: Why do politicians leak to the press?
Was the recent election in Brandenburg really a “huge success” for the far-right AfD? Why are MPs allowed to be on their phones in the House of Commons? And what are Rory and Alastair’s... Continue
320. Labour’s struggle to define itself, Hezbollah vs. Israel, and understanding Long Covid
Does Starmer’s government lack a strategic vision? Are we on the brink of a wider war in the Middle East? Why has society turned a blind eye to those living with Long Covid? Join Rory and A... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: What Keir Starmer must do now
The prime minister must stop giving the media the chance to go into frenzy or outrage mode... Continue
99. Team of Rivals: Blair, Brown and the secrets of New Labour (Douglas Alexander)
What was the rivalry between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown really about? How easy is it to find work as an ex-politician? What can the Labour Party do going forward to strengthen the UK's relat... Continue
319. TRIP US: The Only State Trump Needs to Win
*To hear the full episode, search The Rest is Politics US wherever you get your podcasts.*How far do voters trust Donald Trump? Should the US have mass deportations? Are Republicans really be... Continue