21 Apr 2026
524. Starmer’s Mandelson Mess and the Iranian Nuclear ThreatDid Starmer show a fatal lack of judgement and curiosity about Peter Mandelson’s suitability for public office? How and why did Trump destroy years of successful Iranian nuclear ‘containment’ policy? Four years into the Sudan war, what does the failure of peace efforts reveal about the unravelling of the world order?
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.
20 Apr 2026
185. Can Labour Win Back Scotland? (Anas Sarwar)Does the Leader of Scottish Labour regret calling for Keir Starmer to resign over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador? In the upcoming election, would he consider putting Scottish Labour into a coalition with the Reform Party to defeat the SNP? How does he plan to tackle the rise of Islamophobia and the politics of despair that are increasingly gripping Scotland and the UK?
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.
111. Angela Merkel: Putin, Trump, and Europe’s future
What lessons on leadership does Angela Merkel have after 16 years served as Chancellor of Germany? Does she have any regrets from her tenure? What was it like being in East Germany when the B... Continue
349. The Fall of Assad: What’s next for Syria?
Who are the Syrian rebels that have captured the capital? Why has the Assad regime collapsed so quickly? What's next for Syria, and the Middle East? Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell a... Continue
348. Syria, Afghanistan, and The Rest Is Classified
It has been thirteen years since Bashar al-Assad triggered a civil war which would kill hundreds of thousands of people and devastate Syria. Recent events have shown just how far his rule ha... Continue
347. Question Time: Biden’s Pardon is Unforgivable
Is Starmer right to dismiss the two million people calling for a general election? What are Georgia’s chances of EU integration? And, if they were heading up British Intelligence, how much ... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Navalny’s daughter will haunt Putin
The 23-year-old hopes to, one day, return to Russia and hep make it a free country. She's certainly her father's daughter... Continue
110. Chris Patten: Conservatism, China, and the future of democracy
As the last Governor of Hong Kong, what are Chris Patten's reflections on the city’s trajectory since the handover in 1997? How can the West improve it's relationship to China? What role do... Continue
345. TRIP US: The Golden Age of Corruption
Is the United States entering a new age of corruption? Why are Democrats staying silent? What will be different about a second Trump term?This week, Anthony Scaramucci is joined by Alastair C... Continue