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439. The Pro-Putin President: Are Zelensky and Europe sleepwalking into disaster?Is appeasing Trump and Putin a recipe for disaster in Europe , or simply a pragmatic approach? Why was JD Vance so silent in Zelensky's second White House visit? With mass protests on the streets of Tel Aviv, is Netanyahu losing the Israeli public — and his own army?
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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149. Nicola Sturgeon: On Margaret Thatcher, Alex Salmond, and the Push for Independence (Part 1)What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK? How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics? What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career?
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.
209. Question Time: What happens when privatisation goes wrong?
Is it possible to be politically active as a civil servant? How did private finance initiatives contribute to the Post Office scandal? Is a transfer of power possible in Myanmar?Listen to Ro... Continue
208. History’s warning to Labour, the Post Office scandal, and Bangladesh’s battle for power
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Don’t buy into Sunak’s election distraction tactics
The sooner the prime minister calls an election, the better... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: In defence of David Cameron
Boris Johnson undid many of the former PM's well-intentioned moves... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Don’t let David Cameron off the hook
Rishi Sunak emulates Boris Johnson more than Cameron, but the foreign secretary is far from blameless... Continue
54. Guy Verhofstadt: Is there a case for a European army?
What's it like to run Belgium for a decade? How many people in the EU actually believe in 'ever-closer union'? What are the pros and cons of being a career politician?On today's episode of Le... Continue
206. How to fix the honours system, chaos in the Red Sea, and Taiwan at a crossroads
What should we make of Liz Truss's resignation honours? How does Iran use proxies to attack the US and Israel? Why was the election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo so expensive?Join R... Continue