10 Oct 2025
The Rise of Rupert Murdoch: Making of a Mogul (Part 1)Why is Rupert Murdoch considered such an influential figure? What was his childhood and family like growing up in Australia? How did he establish his groundbreaking media presence in the UK?
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.
13 Oct 2025
157. Ukraine, Diplomacy, and the Future of Europe (Dmytro Kuleba)What is the current position of Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russia war? How delicate is diplomacy with Europe and with the US for the Ukrainian government? What are the differences between working with world leaders such as Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, and Joe Biden?
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.
John Prescott was a great fighter and a great friend
The public saw his combative side, but those closest to him saw his heart... Continue
342. Question Time: Farmer vs Starmer, courting China, and the purpose of COP
How would Alastair tweak the so-called “tractor-tax” to appease British farmers? Is Kier Starmer spending too much time abroad? And will international law survive Trump?Join Rory and Alas... Continue
341. Biden vs. Trump: A fight for the future of Ukraine
Is Biden’s move on missiles too little too late for Ukraine? Who will be in Donald Trump’s White House team? Why are business leaders growing tired of Labour?Join Rory and Alastair as the... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: The word I want to get into the dictionary
The ‘trollification’ that happens on X, Elon Musk’s online hellhole, deserves a definition... Continue
108. Mhairi Black: Independence, inequality, and the future of the SNP
What was it like entering Parliament as the youngest MP? How has the SNP’s approach to campaigning for Scottish independence changed since the 2014 referendum? What does the future hold for... Continue
340. Question Time: Assisted Dying, Texting Macron, and the Politics of Scandal
Are Alastair and Rory starry-eyed about Australian politics? What have Alastair and Macron been texting about? And, what does the world look like without America at the centre of it? Join R... Continue
339. Trump, the Middle East, and Ukraine
How will the president elect deal with the Israel-Gaza conflict? Does the US election result spell doom for Zelensky? What’s going on in Germany?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all th... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Our shameful media, trolling for Trump
The British press featured some bizarre coverage of the US election this week, even by its own standards... Continue