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438. Inside the Trump-Putin Summit: What Really Happened in Alaska?What does 'no deal' mean for Ukraine and Europe? What was agreed behind closed doors? How will Zelensky respond?
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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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15 Aug 2025
148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali)How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth, largely due to oil discoveries, with environmental sustainability? How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery? What has happened to West Indies cricket, and how does the future look?
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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246. What Britain thinks: Is the monarchy our greatest soft power asset?
Are UK voters becoming increasingly comfortable with authoritarianism? Why is Thatcher the only past PM currently viewed as 'strong' by the public? What's the secret to achieving visibility a... Continue
245. Are we really heading for a hung parliament?
Is the Conservative brand damaging their politicians? Who is the SNP's new leader? What’s going on in South Africa? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on to... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Mitsotakis’s lessons for Sunak
Unlike our PM, the Greek leader listens to questions and actually answers them... Continue
72. Nancy Pelosi: From JFK’s inauguration to fighting Donald Trump
How did Nancy Pelosi rise up to be the most politically powerful woman in America? What was it like to attend JFK's inauguration? What's the key secret behind fundraising in US politics?Rory ... Continue
244. How to buy the White House
Is there too much money in US politics? Why do people donate to presidential campaigns? Who are the two women vying to be Mexico’s next president? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci for... Continue
Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. inadvertently help Donald Trump defeat Joe Biden? What do politicians really mean when they say "I've been very clear"? How much voter suppression goes on behind c...
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242. Scotland in crisis, how to get an opposition MP to defect, and can Britain defend itself?
Who will replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland? Will more Conservatives defect to Labour? What's the real story behind the UK's defence spending?TRIP ELECTION TOUR:To buy t... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Britain is better with the NHS
Much of criticism the NHS receives is given by the ministers who helped create its problems... Continue