23 Jan 2026
492. Should Europe Boycott the World Cup? (Question Time)Could Trump’s continued Greenland threats spark international boycotts of the World Cup? Does Robert Jenrick’s chaotic defection to Reform strengthen or weaken the Conservatives? How stable is the ceasefire in Syria, and should it be celebrated as a major victory for Trump?
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.
19 Jan 2026
171. Neil Kinnock: A Labour Rebel’s Path To Power (Part 1)Whilst an early career MP, why did Neil Kinnock rebel against the Labour Party so regularly? As Labour leader, how did Kinnock take on militant and the ‘ultra-left’ within the Labour Party? What regrets does Kinnock have about the way he responded to the Miners’ strikes?
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.
377. Question Time: How will Europe defend itself?
Should the UK impose a ‘War Levy’ on VAT to raise immediate funds for defence? How much independence does Starmer have over the nuclear arsenal? And, what happened to the funds intended ... Continue
376. Aid vs Defence: A Livestream Special
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to increase defence spending by 2027 - redirecting funds from foreign aid. What does this mean for the UK and its global role?Join Rory and Alastair as the... Continue
375. Germany’s Fight Against the Far Right
Has Trump already become a strategic adversary to Europe? Will Starmer’s White House visit be his ‘Love, Actually’ moment? How can Europe actually become independent from the US?Join Ro... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Donald and Vladimir, a love story
Donald Trump and the mind-bending insanity of his foreign policy that treats enemies as friends and vice versa... Continue
122. How Europe can survive Trump (Frans Timmermans)
Are Trump and Putin carving up the world? How should the EU adapt to this new world? What imagination is needed on the political left? TRIP Plus:Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus ... Continue
374. Question Time: Why The US Needs A Leader Of The Opposition
How dangerous is Europe's exclusion from Ukraine peace talks? Is there anything to be learnt from the USAID cuts? And what are Rory and Alastair's guilty pleasures?Join Alastair and Rory as t... Continue
373. Europe vs. America: Crisis in the West
What can Europe do to protect itself against the Trump administration? Will Germany’s historic anti-far right ‘firewall’ collapse? Will Ukraine become a Russian satellite state?Join Ror... Continue
121. Yulia Navalnaya: The Woman Who Could Bring Down Putin
Why did Yulia’s husband, Alexei Navalny, return to Russia, knowing he’d be imprisoned? Is there any credible opposition to Putin left? What does the West get wrong about Putin’s Russia?... Continue