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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116. Is AI the answer to human suffering? (James Manyika)
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360. Question Time: Assad’s People – Torture, Justice, and Forgiveness
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360. Question Time: Assad’s People – Syria, Torture, and Justice
Are the media ignoring what’s happening in Gaza? Should the UK be boycotting the cricket in Afghanistan? And, how worried should we be about democratic backsliding in Georgia and Venezuela?... Continue
359. Starmer vs. Musk: Why the richest man in the world turned against the Prime Minister
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Alastair Campbell’s diary: The cost of Elon Musk’s dangerous lies
The ranting billionaire embarrassed himself, Donald trump... and Nigel Farage. Now he has to pay the price... Continue
115. Ben Wallace: Britain’s mistake in Ukraine, Trump vs. NATO, and visiting Iran with Jeremy Corbyn
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