2 Apr 2026
517. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Cuba? (Question Time)Does Trump already have one eye on regime change in Cuba, as the US faces strategic failure in the Iran war? Who is more dangerous to the world right now, Putin or Netanyahu? Should Starmer be doing more to protect children from the harms of social media, and what does his slow approach to this issue reveal about his style of government?
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.
30 Mar 2026
182. Culture Wars, Identity, and What Needs To Change In Congress (Sarah McBride)How are rights for trans people in the US improving or worsening under the Republican administration? What fundamentally needs to change in Congress to improve the state of politics? Are the Democrats doing enough to win back the American public?
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.
320. Labour’s struggle to define itself, Hezbollah vs. Israel, and understanding Long Covid
Does Starmer’s government lack a strategic vision? Are we on the brink of a wider war in the Middle East? Why has society turned a blind eye to those living with Long Covid? Join Rory and A... Continue
99. Team of Rivals: Blair, Brown and the secrets of New Labour (Douglas Alexander)
What was the rivalry between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown really about? How easy is it to find work as an ex-politician? What can the Labour Party do going forward to strengthen the UK's relat... Continue
319. TRIP US: The Only State Trump Needs to Win
*To hear the full episode, search The Rest is Politics US wherever you get your podcasts.*How far do voters trust Donald Trump? Should the US have mass deportations? Are Republicans really be... Continue
318. Question Time: Does America really care about the ‘special relationship’?
Why has Turkey decided to join BRICS? Is New York Mayor, Eric Adams, in trouble? And what happens when the mics are turned off?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and mo... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: The Tories broke Britain
It is part of Labour's challenge to make sure the public never forget this reality... Continue
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