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459. Question Time: Reform’s Potential Upside, Why Bad News Sells & Reasons To Stay HopefulWho’s offering hope in politics today? Where are the real environmental success stories? And what one law would Rory and Alastair make a reality?
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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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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?
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318. Question Time: Does America really care about the ‘special relationship’?
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How are Labour planning to reform the NHS? Are the West being too slow to help Ukraine? Should social media be banned for children? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions a...
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Alastair Campbell’s diary: The Tories broke Britain
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98. Nate Silver: Can we predict who will win the 2024 US election?
Who is going to win the 2024 election? What is the relationship between playing professional poker and betting on politics? Why has Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump? Alastair and Rory are joi... Continue
316. Why Kamala Harris Still Has a Problem
What does Kamala Harris need to do next? How would Republicans react to a Trump loss? Would Harris ever debate Trump on Fox News?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these... Continue
315. Question Time: Should we fine people for missing doctor’s appointments?
Is conflict brewing on the Horn of Africa? Should we fine people for missing hospital appointments? And, why do escalators pose an existential threat to Alastair? Join Rory and Alastair as th... Continue
314. Trump stumbles – but did Harris miss her chance?
Will Tuesday’s US presidential debate be remembered as a turning point in the campaign? Why was Donald Trump so off-message? Did Kamala Harris miss the chance to destroy the MAGA movement o... Continue