5 Mar 2026
The Future of Warfare: Anthropic vs Open AIIs Europe sleepwalking into American AI dependency? Are we building toward a world where AI genuinely thinks for itself? And as AI becomes the backbone of modern warfare, who's really in control?
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.
2 Mar 2026
178. Gavin Newsom: The Next President Of The United States?What happened on a ridiculous midnight phone call between Donald Trump and the Governor of California? Why does Gavin Newsom believe the President will be crushed in the mid-terms? What is Newsom’s tactic for trolling Trump? Will Newsom run for president in 2028?
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.
299. The Secret Behind Trump’s Silence
Has Kamala Harris chosen the right person as her running mate? Why has Donald Trump stayed quiet in response? How much do celebrity endorsements impact elections?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Sc... Continue
298. Question Time: Venezuela’s fate, Hezbollah’s response, and how prisoner swaps really work
What impact have US sanctions had on Venezuela? Is Tom Tugendhat a Tory Keir Starmer? How should Hezbollah respond to attacks without risking domestic support?Rory and Alastair answer all the... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: The Trump-Vance ticket is laughable
Ironically, the Trump campaign is trying to paint Kamala Harris’s likeability as a joke... Continue
297. Far-right chaos, Harris’ running mate, and Bangladesh’s power vacuum
What is fuelling the far-right riots spreading across England? Who is Kamala Harris’ new running mate? Why has Bangladesh’s prime minister fled the country?Join Rory and Alastair as they ... Continue
88. Bush and Iraq, being J.D. Vance’s boss, and why Trump loses (David Frum)
What was George W Bush like behind closed doors? Why did Trump really choose ‘never-Trump guy’ JD Vance as his running mate? How can Kamala Harris win the election?Rory and Alastair are j... Continue
296. Could Donald Trump drop out?
What will the impact be of Trump's nightmare week? Will he make it to polling day? Why do evangelicals stick by him no matter what?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all the... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: JD Vance’s questionable rise to political fame
Vance is an odd choice. Insights from his memoir only make the decision stranger... Continue