23 Jan 2026
493. Trump Insults NATO TroopsWhy has Trump chosen to denigrate the sacrifice of allied soldiers? Are Keir Starmer and other NATO leaders finally reaching a breaking point with the US President? And what does this mean for the future of the Western alliance at such a critical moment?
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.
19 Jan 2026
171. Neil Kinnock: A Labour Rebel’s Path To Power (Part 1)Whilst an early career MP, why did Neil Kinnock rebel against the Labour Party so regularly? As Labour leader, how did Kinnock take on militant and the ‘ultra-left’ within the Labour Party? What regrets does Kinnock have about the way he responded to the Miners’ strikes?
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.
267. If Trump wins, what actually happens to America?
From killing wild horses to banning the abortion pill, join Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay as they take a deep dive into Project 2025 - the very long MAGA wish list, on today's episode of T... Continue
267. TRIP US: If Trump wins, what actually happens to America?
From killing wild horses to banning the abortion pill, join Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay as they take a deep dive into Project 2025 - the very long MAGA wish list, on today's episode of T... Continue
266. Labour vs Conservatives: What do their manifestos reveal?
How do the Labour and Conservative party manifestos compare? What are the key policies that will swing votes? What are the Greens and Liberal Democrats proposing in their manifestos? Join Ror... Continue
265. Starmer vs Sunak – Round 2: Who won ‘The Battle For Number 10’?
Rory and Alastair give their immediate reaction to the Sky News leaders event. Who won, and, more importantly, will it have changed anyone’s vote? Plus, how would Rory and Alastair have ans... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s election diary: Sunak’s D-day disaster will define his campaign
Are Sunak’s advisers so politically inept that they could not see the enormity of the own goal they were about to score?... Continue
264. Rishi Sunak’s defining moment
Could Farage engineer a reverse takeover of the Tory Party? Why has Emmanuel Macron called a snap election? Are Labour losing votes to the Greens?Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for t... Continue
78. David Blunkett: Education, policing immigration, and the future of the Labour Party (Part 2)
What challenges did David Blunkett face as Home Secretary following 9/11? Does he have any regrets relating to his crime and punishment policies? What does the future look like for Keir Starm... Continue
263. Donald Trump, Silicon Valley and Wall Street: Big Money’s Deal with the Devil
Why are Wall Street and Silicon Valley weighing in behind Donald Trump? Is it true that Joe Biden and Bill Ackman almost got into a fist fight? What's going on at the Mexican border?Join Katt... Continue