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.
386. Trump’s ‘Bomb Yemen’ Group Chat
Is America now conducting ‘stag do diplomacy’? Is Turkey still a democracy? What will Rachel Reeves do in her Spring Statement?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions an... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Putin’s dirty tricks campaign
Whether or not they were involved in the Heathrow fire, the Russians revel in the mayhem their hybrid actions cause... Continue
126. Israel, Gaza, and the United Nations (Francesca Albanese)
What role does the UN play in the Occupied Palestinian territories? What is the responsibility of Western media when it comes to covering issues surrounding Israel and Palestine? How did Fran... Continue
385. Question Time: Trump, Putin, and the Future of Ukraine
How likely is an all-out win for Putin? What do Saudi Arabia and UAE think about Trump? What is behind the protests in Serbia?Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of this and more.The Re... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: The hard right will tear itself apart
The idea that Nigel Farage could be prime minister is laughable when he is struggling to hold his party together... Continue
384. Labour’s War on Welfare, Trump’s Tariff Secret, and Britain’s Fight for Farming
What sort of deal-maker is Trump? Are Labour Serious About Social Justice? And, can MPs afford to lose the farmers vote?Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more.Â... Continue
125. Peter Kyle: AI, grief, and the power of Elon Musk
5 consecutive UK Prime Ministers have declared that the UK will become an AI Superpower, why is Keir Starmer any different? Why does no one have ‘big ideas’ anymore? And, how did Peter Ky... Continue
383. Question Time: Farage vs. Reform, is Labour still socialist, and how to ‘out-Trump’ Trump
What’s going on inside Reform UK? Should Europe expel Hungary from the EU? Is there anything socialist left about Labour?Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of this and more.The Rest ... Continue